Joyful Ventures, also known as Joyful VC, is a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund established in 2023. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in alternative protein and sustainable food technology. Co-founded by Jennifer Stojkovic, Milo Runkle, and Blaine Vess, Joyful VC is a women and LGBTQIA+-led fund that aims to support innovative startups in the food sector. The fund invests primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, having raised $23 million of its $25 million target fund as of June 2023. Joyful VC targets various sustainable protein categories, including plant-based proteins, precision fermentation, mycoproteins, molecular agriculture, and cultivated meat. The firm seeks founders dedicated to long-term disruption of the traditional food system and emphasizes strong B2B opportunities. Notable early investments include New School Foods and Orbillion Bio. Joyful VC's mission is to support transformational founders who are committed to creating a sustainable future for people, the planet, and animals.