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§ Venture Capital · New York City, NY, USA
Venture capital firm investing in foodtech, climatetech, and pre-IPO opportunities to enhance global food security.
Bloom8, formerly known as RAGE Capital, is a New York City-based venture capital firm that primarily invests in early-stage foodtech, climatetech, agriculture, and select pre-IPO opportunities. The organization focuses its capital allocation on the global food ecosystem, targeting innovations designed to enhance international food security and accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies across the supply chain. Operating with a highly concentrated investment strategy, the firm averages approximately one new investment per year and typically participates in venture funding rounds with an average size of $35 million USD. Bloom8's active investment portfolio includes United Kingdom-based agriculture biotechnology company Tropic Biosciences, while its core leadership team features managing partner Brandon Chong alongside partner and head of business development Samy Boccara. The venture capital firm was originally established in 2018 by founding managing partner Alexandre Ruimy.
Key people at Bloom8 (fka RAGE Capital).
Bloom8 (fka RAGE Capital) has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $180.0M Series C in The EVERY Company in December 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | The EVERY Company | $180.0M Series C | Bloom8 (fka Rage Capital), Mcwin Capital Partners | Adjacent, Aglae Ventures, Gabriel Ruimy, Brkfst Club, Future Ventures, Galaxy Digital, Innova Memphis, Main Sequence Ventures, Mayfield, NEO, SOSV, Thiel Capital, UpHonest Capital, Vamos Ventures, What IF Ventures, Gary Hirshberg, Hadi Partovi, Scott Banister, Prosus Ventures, Temasek, TO Ventures, Katrin Burt |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Ripple Foods | $60.0M Series E | Bloom8 (fka Rage Capital), S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies | AirAngels, Benchmark, Climate Capital, Earthshot Ventures, Endeavor8, Ensemble VC, GV, Harrison Metal, Index Ventures, Kapor Capital, Ligature, LombardStreet Ventures, LUX Capital, Obvious Ventures, OurCrowd, Safar Partners, Sequoia Capital, Doron Dinstein, MAX Ventilla, Justin Turner, Euclidean, Fall Line Capital, Prelude Ventures, TAO Capital Partners |
Key people at Bloom8 (fka RAGE Capital).
Bloom8 (formerly RAGE Capital) is a New York-based venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating transformative technologies in foodtech, climatetech, and select pre-IPO opportunities. Its mission centers on leveraging innovation to address critical challenges in the global food system and environmental sustainability, aiming to bridge the gap between rising demand and limited resources. By backing visionary founders and cutting-edge startups, Bloom8 plays a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future while generating strong financial returns for its investors[1][2][4].
Founded in 2018, Bloom8 was established by key partners including Alexandre Ruimy (Founding Managing Partner), Brandon Chong (Managing Partner), and Samy Boccara (Partner, Head of Business Development). The firm evolved from its original identity as RAGE Capital, expanding its focus from financial services to a broader commitment to the global food ecosystem and climate innovation. This evolution reflects a strategic shift toward sectors with significant impact potential and growth opportunities[1][4].
Bloom8 rides the accelerating trend of sustainability-focused innovation, particularly in food systems and climate solutions, sectors under increasing pressure from global population growth and environmental constraints. The timing is critical as technological advances and investor interest converge to address food security and climate change. By channeling capital into these areas, Bloom8 influences the ecosystem by enabling startups to scale impactful technologies that could redefine how food is produced, distributed, and consumed[1][4].
Looking ahead, Bloom8 is poised to deepen its influence by expanding investments in breakthrough foodtech and climatetech startups, especially those approaching IPO readiness. Trends such as alternative proteins, precision agriculture, and carbon reduction technologies will likely shape its portfolio focus. As sustainability becomes a central theme in global investment, Bloom8’s role as a catalyst for game-changing innovations will grow, reinforcing its mission to foster a sustainable and prosperous future through technology[1][2][4].
