# Eclipse Foods

> Eclipse Foods is an Alameda, California food-technology company making plant-based dairy products - ice cream and, since 2025, a non-dairy whole milk - engineered to be molecule-for-molecule indistinguishable from conventional dairy. Founded in 2019 by chef Thomas Bowman and food-systems entrepreneur Aylon Steinhart, Eclipse uses a proprietary blend of non-GMO plants like cassava, corn, potato and fava rather than nuts, soy, coconut or oats to recreate dairy's taste, texture and functionality. It sells through retail (Amazon, Whole Foods and regional grocers) and to foodservice partners including scoop shops, diners and burger chains.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Alameda, California, United States
- **Founders:** Aylon Steinhart (Co-Founder & CEO), Thomas Bowman (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** ~24 employees
- **Products:** Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Retail), Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Foodservice), Non-Dairy Whole Milk
- **Notable:** Raised roughly $96M total, including a $40M Series B led by Sozo Ventures (2022)., Attracted investors including Beyond Meat chairman Seth Goldman, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed's KBW Ventures., Expanded from foodservice to retail during the pandemic and reached national Amazon availability.

## Products & services

- **Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Retail)** — Pint-style plant-based ice cream in chef-crafted flavors, made without dairy, nuts, soy, coconut, oats or GMOs. Sold nationally via Amazon and at grocers including Whole Foods Market.
- **Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Foodservice)** — Ice cream mix, soft-serve mix, 3-gallon tubs and single-serve cups for scoop shops, diners and restaurants.
- **Non-Dairy Whole Milk** — Shelf-stable plant-based whole milk in 32 fl oz Tetra Pak cartons, engineered to steam, froth and pour like dairy for coffee shops, cafes and home use.

## Achievements

- Raised roughly $96M total, including a $40M Series B led by Sozo Ventures (2022).
- Attracted investors including Beyond Meat chairman Seth Goldman, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed's KBW Ventures.
- Expanded from foodservice to retail during the pandemic and reached national Amazon availability.
- Launched a non-dairy whole milk in 2025 positioned as indistinguishable from dairy for baristas.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Eclipse Non-Dairy Whole Milk went nationwide on Amazon, pitched as a barista's secret weapon.
- **2025-04** — Debuted Non-Dairy Whole Milk for foodservice partners - coffee shops, smoothie bars, bakeries and cafes.
- **2022-06** — Closed $40M Series B led by Sozo Ventures to expand retail, foodservice and R&D.

## Links

- Website: https://eclipsefoods.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-foods
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/eclipse_foods
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclipsefoods/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/eclipsefoodsco
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eclipsefoods

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Last updated: 2026-07-12