The Plant-Based Investment Overview

The public, private, and fund-level view.

The plant-based and sustainability sector has public companies, dedicated ETFs, and a growing roster of private companies worth knowing about. Here's the full picture, organized by sector.

The aim of this page is to surface companies that may align more closely with vegan and sustainability values and could be worth a look. This is not financial advice. Investing is risky, so always do your own research before investing.

Updated June 2026

27Public companies

9ETFs & funds

4Private to watch

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Food & Beverage

Plant-based food, drinks & ingredients

BYNDBeyond MeatNASDAQPlant-based meat · 100% vegan OTLYOatly GroupNASDAQOat-based dairy · 100% vegan LSFLaird SuperfoodNASDAQPlant-based creamers & functional foods · 100% vegan ZVIAZeviaNYSEZero-sugar plant-based sodas · 100% vegan CELHCelsius HoldingsNASDAQCertified-vegan energy drinks · 100% vegan BABYFElse NutritionOTCPlant-based baby & toddler nutrition · 100% vegan BUBurcon NutraScienceTSXPlant-protein ingredients · 100% vegan VEZPlanethic Group (formerly Veganz)FrankfurtPlant-based food products · 100% vegan INGRIngredionNYSEPlant-based specialty ingredients & starches MGPIMGP IngredientsNASDAQSpecialty grain ingredients & spirits AAKAAK ABSTOPlant-based specialty oils & fats FIZZNational BeverageNASDAQSparkling water & beverages (LaCroix) AVOMission ProduceNASDAQAvocados & fresh produce FAMIFarmmiNASDAQMushrooms & edible fungi LOCLLocal BountiNYSEIndoor controlled-environment farming SENZASenzaGenSTOAnimal-free toxicology testing SIMRISBSimris Group (formerly Simris Alg)STOMicroalgae bioactives

Beauty & Wellness

Vegan & cruelty-free personal care

ELFe.l.f. BeautyNYSEVegan & cruelty-free cosmetics · 100% vegan OLPXOlaplex HoldingsNASDAQVegan haircare · 100% vegan HNSTThe Honest CompanyNASDAQClean baby & personal care

Transportation

Electric & sustainable mobility

TSLATeslaNASDAQElectric vehicles & energy RIVNRivian AutomotiveNASDAQElectric vehicles

Wind Power

Wind generation & infrastructure

GEVGE Vernova (formerly part of General Electric)NYSEWind, power & electrification XIFRXPLR Infrastructure (formerly NextEra Energy Partners)NYSEClean-energy infrastructure VWDRYVestas Wind SystemsOTCWind turbines

Solar Energy

Solar generation & storage

ENPHEnphase EnergyNASDAQSolar microinverters & storage RUNSunrunNASDAQResidential solar

ETFs & Funds

Diversified sustainability & impact exposure

VEGNUS Vegan Climate ETFCboeVegan-screened large caps · 100% vegan TANInvesco Solar ETFNYSE ArcaSolar & clean energy ICLNiShares Global Clean Energy ETFNASDAQGlobal clean energy PBWInvesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETFNYSE ArcaClean energy PHOInvesco Water Resources ETFNASDAQUS water PIOInvesco Global Water ETFNYSE ArcaGlobal water FIWFirst Trust Water ETFNYSE ArcaWater CGWInvesco S&P Global Water Index ETFNYSE ArcaGlobal water IDUiShares U.S. Utilities ETFNYSE ArcaUS utilities

Private Companies to Watch

Notable pre-IPO names

PVTImpossible FoodsPrivatePlant-based meat · 100% vegan PVTEat JUSTPrivatePlant-based egg & mayo · 100% vegan PVTPerfect DayPrivateAnimal-free dairy protein (precision fermentation) PVTFootprintPrivatePlant-based fiber packaging

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The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. VEGPRENEUR is not a licensed financial advisor. Listings do not imply endorsement. Company listings and tickers were last verified June 2026 and may change. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Some links on this page are affiliate links, and VEGPRENEUR may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.