Kraft Heinz’s VC arm Evolv Ventures makes its first investment


Evolv Ventures, the $100 million Chicago-based venture fund launched by Kraft Heinz, has backed its first food startup.

The venture firm announced Thursday that it invested an undisclosed amount into GrubMarket, a platform that sources food from local farmers and delivers it directly to businesses and consumers.

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