Evolv Ventures, the Chicago-based venture fund backed by Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced GrubMarket as its first investment.

GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based platform that sources local food directly from producers and delivers it directly to businesses and consumers.

“We’re excited to invest in GrubMarket, a platform that is disrupting the food wholesale market,” says Steve Sanger, general partner of Evolv Ventures. “GrubMarket plans to grow its presence and product offerings through both geographic and product expansion. Evolv Ventures is pleased to support its innovative founders.”