Knead Technologies

?? The USDA just cut millions of dollars in food deliveries to food banks across the U.S. This comes after the Trump administration cut $1 billion that would have helped schools and food banks buy directly from farmers. Food banks are suddenly facing empty shelves where food should be. ??? As government support disappears in the US, we're reminded why food rescue and connecting surplus food to communities matters more than ever. Food rescue isn't a "nice-to-have" – it's a critical solution that works regardless of policy changes or budget cuts. It's not just a stopgap but a fundamental, sustainable piece of the global food security puzzle. ?? Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eBzd8quX

It’s official — Knead Tech is a SXSW 2025 Pitch Competition winner in the AgTech & Food category! ?? A huge round of applause to Lourdes Juan and Audra Stevenson for representing the team at #SXSW and bringing home the win! We’re excited to keep pushing the boundaries of food tech and tackling food waste head-on. Congrats to all the pitch winners! ?? https://lnkd.in/gyDx-MNs

Still pinching ourselves... We're heading to SXSW in just a few weeks! ?? Our incredible Co-Founder & CEO, Lourdes Juan, is taking the stage as a finalist in the AgTech & Food category at SXSW Pitch 2025. And we’re beyond excited and proud to be representing Alberta on this global stage! ? Will you be at #SXSW? Catch us LIVE on March 8th! https://lnkd.in/eFfJnt7w Huge thanks to SVG Ventures | THRIVE and Alberta Innovates for their tremendous support in getting us to Austin for this opportunity. Michael Mahon, Nate Glubish, Lan (Scaleup) Tan, Reesa John

?? Knead Tech Secures $800K to Combat Food Waste & Insecurity ????? Calgary-based Knead Technologies is on a mission to tackle food waste and improve food access—and now, with $800,000 in pre-seed funding, it’s scaling up. The startup, described as the “Uber for food rescue,” uses tech to connect surplus food donors with non-profits, ensuring food reaches those who need it most. Led by CEO Lourdes Juan, Knead Tech has already recovered over two million pounds of food, prevented 236 metric tons of CO? emissions, and saved 131M gallons of water. With new backing from ScaleGood Fund LP, UCeed Haskayne Student Fund, and BDC Thrive Lab, the company is expanding into the U.S. and advancing product development. And the momentum doesn’t stop there—Knead Tech is a finalist at SXSW Pitch 2025 in the AgTech & Food category! ?? A huge step forward for impact-driven innovation in food sustainability. #FoodTech #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #FoodRescue #CalgaryTech

Big news! ?? ?? I’m thrilled (and a bit emotional!) to share that?Knead Technologies?has successfully closed an $800,000 pre-seed funding round. As a first-time fundraiser, this milestone feels surreal. Raising?venture capital isn’t for the faint of heart—especially as a social impact startup. But we stayed focused, dodged the noise, and found incredible partners who see the value in what we’re building. Starting and scaling?five companies?across urban planning, food security, and hospitality, taught me resilience and the art of meaningful connections, but?raising money was a whole new challenge.?Pitching to investors while staying rooted in our mission was humbling yet rewarding. ???? Knead Tech began with a simple yet ambitious goal:?connect surplus food with those who need it most. Thanks to this funding, we’re taking our vision to the next level: innovating our tech platform, scaling operations across North America, and strengthening partnerships with municipalities and environmental organizations. ?? A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible angels and investors—ScaleGood Fund LP, UCEED Social Impact Fund, and BDC Thrive Lab. We’re especially proud to be?the first company in Alberta?to receive funding from the?Thrive Lab, a milestone that reinforces the growing importance of food and clean tech innovation in Alberta. Thank you for believing in us and in the power of technology to drive meaningful change. Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s keep building a future where no good food goes to waste. ?? #SocialImpact #FoodRescue #CleanTech #Innovation #Gratitude #PreSeed Team ???? : Audra, Brad, Ryan, Shalomi, Gurjog, Delia, Aaliyah, sophia. ?? : Josh, Grant, Patricia, Zai, Claudia, Meghna, Landon, Nadia, Bruce. Sony Nguyen, Sevrine Labelle, Anna Ciprick, Olga Cruz, Jillian McLaren, Jordana Armstrong, Ashif Mawji, Brad Andrews, Nikhil Bedi. Canadian Food Innovation Network, Alberta Innovates, Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable Canada, Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator.

After helping save over 100,000 pounds of food from the 2024 NFL Draft, Calgary-based Knead Technologies has closed an $800,000 pre-seed round for its app-based food rescue solution. #YYCtech

Knead Tech just raised $800K in our pre-seed round!??? Huge thanks to our investors—BDC Thrive Lab, ScaleGood Fund LP, and UCEED Social Impact Fund. We’re proud to be the first Alberta company backed by Business Development Bank of Canada?Thrive Lab! Shoutout to the amazing food rescue organizations driving change alongside us, and of course, our incredible team for making this happen!??? In 2024, our platform helped recover over 2 million pounds of surplus food, achieving major environmental milestones and delivering food to those who need it most.??? ?? We’re just getting started—watch us grow!???