Soylent Raises $50 Million Despite Year of Recalls
GV leads latest funding round with returning investor Andreessen Horowitz among the backers
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Soylent Inc., a startup that makes meal-replacement products marketed to techies, said it raised $50 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Lerer Hippeau Ventures.
The round, which was led by GV, formerly Google Ventures, brings Soylent's total funding to about $74 million and places the startup on a trajectory to expand internationally and into traditional retail outlets such as supermarkets and coffee shops. Soylent's products, which include bottled drinks, food bars and powder mixes, are only available online.