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ReFED

ReFED

Chicago, Illinoisrefed.org

Overview

ReFED is a national non-profit organization that acts as a capital catalyst to end food loss and waste in the U.S. food system by advancing data-driven solutions and deploying catalytic capital through its grant fund.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

refed.org

Investments

ReFED investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Rust Belt RidersMay 2026GrantLead
RetaazaJun 2025GrantLead
Treasure8Jun 2025GrantLead
Fieldwork RoboticsJun 2025GrantCo-investor
ConnectedFreshMay 2024GrantCo-investor

Key People

Jesse Fink

Founder, Inaugural Board Chair, Board Member Emeritus

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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2015

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