Foodtech

The company behind novel food products such as the mammoth meatball and quail parfait appeals to investors because it has no intention of replacing conventional meat.

Impossible Foods’ lawsuit alleging patent infringement by Motif is being closely watched by investors. Impossible's backers include Coatue Management, GV and Khosla Ventures, while Motif's investors include BlackRock, General Atlantic and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.

Individuals and firms participated in the Series C round, including Sands Capital Global Venture Fund.

Montreal-based Buddha Brands, a maker of plant-based snack and beverage products, has secured C$3 million in financing.

Spiceology in Spokane, Washington raises $4.7m in Series A financing, led by retail and grocery executive Ty Bennett.