Tender

Tender Food develops plant-based meat substitute products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and cooking experience of conventional meat. The company's product portfolio includes Beef Short Rib, Shredded Pork, Shredded Chicken, and Chicken Slab, offering plant-based alternatives that are juicy, flavorful, and cook like real meat. Tender's products are designed for foodservice applications, with preparation guides, recipes, and sample programs for restaurants and foodservice operators. The company focuses on creating whole-cut and structured meat alternatives that go beyond ground products, targeting the growing market for plant-based proteins that appeal to both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Tender has raised approximately $29.8M in Series A funding from investors including Rhapsody Venture Partners, Lowercarbon Capital, Safar Partners, Unovis Asset Management, and America's Seed Fund.