Daring Foods is a plant-based chicken company that produces alternative protein products using innovative plant-based technology. The company's flagship product is plant-based chicken that mimics conventional chicken in taste, texture, and cooking properties. Daring products are available in over 16,000 retail locations across the United States, including major retailers such as Walmart and Whole Foods.
Daring Foods has been acquired
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2018
Employees
11–50
Total Funding
$126.74M
7 rounds
Daring CEO Jeffrey Gendelman announced his departure after nearly five years; v2food executive Chris Coburn has since taken over as Daring CEO
Parent v2food installed its own executive; no liquidity implication, as Daring is already acquired.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $126.74M across 7 rounds
Last updated 10-01-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Series C | $65M | — | D1 Capital Partners |
| May 4, 2021 | Series B | $40M | — | D1 Capital Partners |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Series A | $8M | — | Maveron |
Chris Coburn
CEO
Ross Mackay
Founder (CEO until 2024)
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Lightlife
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MorningStar Farms
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v2food
Australian plant-based meat manufacturer that acquired Daring Foods in 2025.
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