Raise closed, search for fresh raises on Seedstage

Marboloro, MD

Scaling a vertically integrated zero-waste meal platform to transform healthy food access.

• Strong mission: Reimagining the food system to prioritize nutrition, sustainability, and zero waste.
• Efficient operations: Fully vertically integrated model from sourcing to composting.
• Rapid growth: 90%+ subscription revenue growth and $40M+ in lifetime sales.
• Proven market fit: 2.5M+ meals served and high customer lifetime value.
• Backed by investors: Over $6M raised from strategic venture and angel investors.
• Sustainable model: Over 50,000 meals donated and 50,000 lbs. of food waste composted.

Vegetable + Butcher is a vertically integrated meal company focused on reshaping the food system by prioritizing nutrition, sustainability, and convenience. Their approach directly challenges the traditional food model by using technology and logistics not to scale ultra-processed products, but to deliver fresh, nutrient-dense meals prepared from scratch and sourced from regional farmers. With a fully owned supply chain—from cooking to composting—Vegetable + Butcher positions itself to offer a zero-waste, personalized dining experience. The current fundraising effort will enable the company to expand production capabilities and reach, supporting broader geographic access and continued innovation in their platform.

The company’s growth trajectory has been driven by a consistent focus on product quality and operational efficiency. With tens of millions in historical revenue, high customer retention metrics, and strong investor backing, Vegetable + Butcher aims to accelerate its impact in the $300B+ healthy meal delivery market. The capital raised will help them scale their production, grow their customer base, and bring their zero-waste food system to new regions. At the core of their strategy is a mission to improve how people eat—making it easier to eat well, live better, and reduce food waste in the process.

Company Info

Vegetable + Butcher delivers scratch-made, zero-waste meals through a fully integrated and technology-enabled food system.

Vegetable + Butcher is a vertically integrated food company focused on addressing the shortcomings of the modern food system by delivering fresh, nutrient-dense, scratch-made meals. The company leverages data, logistics, and personalization to offer meals that are not only convenient but also health-conscious and environmentally responsible. By sourcing ingredients directly from regional farms, preparing meals in-house, and managing its own delivery fleet, Vegetable + Butcher ensures end-to-end quality control and sustainability.

The company’s model includes composting food scraps and packaging, aiming for a zero-waste system. With over 2.5 million meals served and more than $40 million in lifetime revenue, the business has shown strong traction, including 90%+ annual subscription revenue growth and a 40%+ gross profit margin. Vegetable + Butcher operates from a state-of-the-art production facility, scaling its impact by increasing capacity tenfold and supporting geographic expansion.