Science and Food
Now recruiting founding members

Catalyzing Innovation in Food and Health

Create a healthier society by investing in much-needed innovations at the interface of nutrition, biology, and technology.

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The Opportunity

Why Invest Now?

Powerful trends are converging to create a transformative investment opportunity.

Metabolic Crisis

$1.1T

Annual U.S. healthcare costs stem from diet-related diseases. Only 6.8% of American adults have optimal metabolic health.

Rockefeller Foundation, 2021

Market Demand

20M+

Americans taking GLP-1 drugs, creating massive new demand for foods that support metabolic health and personalized nutrition.

American Diabetes Association, 2024

Scientific Breakthroughs

AI + Bio

Advances in AI and molecular food science now enable faster, lower-cost development of evidence-based health solutions.

Investment Thesis

FHA invests in early-stage companies that apply science, data, and technology to improve metabolic health, performance, and healthy longevity.

We focus on commercially scalable innovations that deliver measurable human benefit and strong financial return.

Ingredient & Product Innovation

Next-gen bioactives, fermented ingredients, and AI-assisted formulation platforms turning molecular science into scalable foods.

Metabolic Health Solutions

Biosensors, data platforms, and "food-as-medicine" programs integrating nutrition into healthcare and daily decision-making.

Lab research food science

Strategic Ecosystem

Leveraging UC Davis and Sacramento's strengths to build a globally connected ecosystem of investors and researchers.

For Entrepreneurs

Seeking Catalytic Capital?

FHA provides swift capital that accelerates innovation. We invest in early-stage companies applying science and technology to improve metabolic health and performance.

Who We Fund

Company Eligibility

  • Focus on health or food sectors defined by our thesis.
  • Formed as a C-corp (or B-corp) in the US.
  • Seeking seed investments ranging from $100K to $1M.
  • International companies must create a US entity.

Investment Criteria

  • Dedicated founding team (min. 2 Full Time).
  • Defined customer and market opportunity.
  • Demonstrated technical feasibility.
  • Scalable impact in food and health.

Ready to Apply?

We utilize a rigorous due diligence process via our monthly Screening Committee. To receive information on our intake process, please contact us.

Email info@fhangels.org

Become a Founding Member

We are seeking 50 passionate individuals to join us as charter members. Gain access to curated deal flow, help build our network, and drive the future of health.

Structure & Benefits

  • Access to a curated pipeline of high-quality startups.
  • Quarterly investment meet-ups & dinners with faculty/researchers.
  • Invest via SPVs (LLCs) per deal. Low minimums ($10K/deal).
  • Rigorous due diligence provided by Screening Committee.

Membership Criteria

Accredited Investor

$1M+ net worth or $200k+ income

Annual Fee

$2,500 (Individual) / $20,000 (Corporate)

Active Participation

Attend events, help screen, or source deals

By invitation only. Applications reviewed monthly.

Steering Committee

A leadership team bringing diverse expertise in investment, venture development, and breakthrough science.