Hampton Creek Secures $90 Million in Series C Funding to Pursue Global Leadership in Food Technology.

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The Fast Track to World Domination

In a world where innovation is key, Hampton Creek is taking the food industry by storm with its plant-based products. With $500,000 in seed funding from Khosla Ventures and a vision to swap out eggs for pea protein, this little startup has grown into a powerhouse with a presence in grocery stores, colleges, universities, and restaurants across the country.

The Rise of "Just Mayo"

Hampton Creek’s plant-based ‘Just Mayo’ products have made their way into Whole Foods, Costco, Safeway, Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, Publix, Tesco, H-E-B, Kroger, ShopRite, and Compass Group – all within the last 13 months. This rapid expansion has caught the attention of global food conglomerate Unilever, which is suing Hampton Creek over the right to use the word ‘Mayo’. Meanwhile, Hampton Creek has pledged to counter-sue.

A Who’s Who of Investors

Hampton Creek has secured significant funding from top-notch investors, including Bill Gates through Khosla Ventures and billionaire business magnate Li Ka-shing. Other notable investors include Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, and GV (formerly Google Ventures). With a total of $200 million in funding, Hampton Creek is well-equipped to take on the challenge of disrupting the food industry.

The Research Team’s Quest for Innovation

Hampton Creek’s research team has narrowed down 4000 different plants to just 13 species with the ideal traits needed in some of its products. However, there are over 8.7 million known species of plants in the world, all with different varietals within them. To accelerate this process, Hampton Creek is investing in robotic labs that will help find new substances and chemical compositions for everyday food items.

New Products on the Horizon

In addition to ‘Just Mayo’ and ‘Just Cookies’, Hampton Creek has plans to launch healthy sugar substitutes and better oils. The company is also working on a scrambled eggs product, pasta, and several other items that will soon make their way into grocery stores worldwide.

Expansion Plans

A portion of the new capital will help accelerate expansion in Western Europe and Asia. With its rapid growth rate, Hampton Creek must balance its ambition with its core values: "We are in a moment where we are growing at a rapid pace, but it’s essential that we don’t forget who we are," said CEO Josh Tetrick.

The Future of Food

Hampton Creek is at the forefront of a food revolution. With its innovative products and commitment to sustainability, this eggless empire is poised to disrupt the status quo. As the company continues to grow and expand, one thing is clear: Hampton Creek is here to stay.