# Top 5 Food and Beverage VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Costa Rica in September 2026

## Carao Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software

They partner with startups (tech and non-tech) with the potential to grow quickly and sustainably. Their primary focus is on companies that are currently targeting a specific regional market with a real opportunity to expand to all of Latin America and globally. They are looking for the brightest technical founders and most devoted entrepreneurswith an emphasis in solid execution. Carao Ventures has an early stage startup program where one of their partners takes an active role in the startup through the next stage of company development, participating in relevant roles such as strategy, finance, marketing and others. Their partners and mentors have a committment to sharing their experience, technical knowledge and contacts to take startups to the next level. A co-working space conveniently located in the heart of the city provides a space and environment for startups and people looking to start a company to come hang out. A wealth of resources for entrepreneurs are continuously researched and put available to teams that are looking to to get their company into the best shape possible. They also assist established business groups or seasoned entrepreneurs in analyzing, developing and overseeing new ventures.

## M7 Holdings
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Akron, Ohio, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Fruit, AgTech, Farming

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## Hawthorne Food Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B, Series C
- Focus: AgTech, Agriculture, Sustainability

Hawthorne Food Ventures makes investments in businesses that decrease food waste and advance the financial, environmental, and human well-being.

## Whole Foods Market Foundation
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Grant, Debt Financing
- Focus: Non Profit, Education, Agriculture

Discover how Whole Foods Market Foundation supports global and local communities through nutrition, food access, and poverty alleviation initiatives. Join us in making a difference.

## Grupo Alta
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: B2B, Drones, Food Delivery

Grupo Alta is an investment fund composed of businessmen and entrepreneurs of Central America. The Fund identifies, acquires and operates businesses. It provides liquidity for business owners and  contributes knowledge of the Central American region, providing strategic guidance and tangible value. We acknowledge and value the deep relationshipbetween owners and their customers, employees, and community – Grupo Alta seeks to foment and stregnthen these commitments.

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