Epoch Biodesign
Series A in 2025
Epoch Biodesign develops natural solutions to scale and industrialize biology to address climate challenges. The company designs and develops enzymes by combining biology, artificial intelligence, and engineering to break down plastics into reusable chemicals, enabling biorecycling as a tunable enzymatic process that converts plastic waste into everyday chemicals. It provides industrial biotechnology services aimed at reducing plastic waste and advancing sustainability.
Project Eaden
Series A in 2025
Project Eaden develops and licenses technologies for producing sustainable food and plant-based meat alternatives. Its platform creates products that mimic the taste, texture, and nutrition of animal meat, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land use associated with traditional meat consumption.
Formo is Europe's first cellular agriculture company developing animal-free dairy products. It uses precision fermentation to derive real, nature-identical milk proteins, offering sustainable and ethical alternatives for consumers.
NovoNutrients
Series A in 2024
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
Infinite Roots
Series B in 2024
Infinite Roots is a technology-driven company specializing in sustainable health and wellness products. They harness natural ingredients through fermentation technology to create organic, ethically sourced products like herbal supplements, skincare, and wellness solutions. The company's commitment lies in promoting holistic well-being while maintaining eco-friendly practices and ethical standards.
CellRev
Seed Round in 2023
CellRev is a biotechnology company specializing in process intensification for cell manufacturing. Its proprietary technology enables the transition from batch to continuous processing of adherent cells, increasing yields while reducing operating costs and capital expenditure.
TômTex specializes in recycling agricultural waste, primarily focusing on seafood shells, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. The company transforms these materials into sustainable, practical alternatives to conventional commercial materials, aiming to minimize environmental impact.
Solar Foods
Series B in 2023
Solar Foods is a food‑tech company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland. It develops a patented hydrogen‑fermentation platform that converts electricity into hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to feed hydrogen‑oxidizing microbes. The resulting single‑cell biomass is processed into Solein, a protein‑rich powder that serves as a sustainable, nutritionally complete substitute for animal‑derived proteins. The company focuses on commercializing this technology to produce food raw materials that can replace animal‑based foods while reducing environmental impact.
Gozen operates a material science platform focused on creating biomaterials for sustainability. It uses microorganisms and organic waste to develop fully biodegradable, biocompatible, and non-toxic alternatives to leather, aiming to provide sustainable options for the fashion industry.
Gozen Bioworks
Seed Round in 2023
Gozen Bioworks offers solutions and biomaterials developed with a biomimicry approach by combining science, art, philosophy, and design to raise awareness and provide help to the planet, living creatures, and humanity. They develop and invent high-performance microbe-derived materials from natural inputs, such as next-generation leather, biotextiles, bioplastics, packaging, and interior materials.
Vyoma is a company focused on enhancing satellite safety through advanced space observation technologies. It develops a satellite-based system that monitors space debris, utilizing a proprietary fleet of satellites, software, sensors, and machine learning algorithms. By providing real-time mapping of space objects, Vyoma enables satellite operators to autonomously navigate and avoid potential collisions with debris. As the number of satellites in orbit is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, Vyoma is positioned to deliver critical infrastructure that ensures safe satellite operations, thereby addressing the growing challenges of space traffic management.
ClearSpace
Series A in 2023
ClearSpace is a space debris mitigation company spun out of EPFL in 2018 to develop sustainable in-orbit services and remove non-functional satellites. It focuses on on-orbit technologies and debris-removal services, including tracking failed satellites with sensors, radar, and a telescope to enable cleanup and longer-term sustainability of space operations. The company has been contracted by the European Space Agency to lead the first autonomous debris-removal mission, known as ClearSpace-1, showcasing its capability to capture and remove space debris from orbit.
Botrista Technology, Inc. is a robotics company headquartered in Hayward, California, specializing in automation solutions for the food services industry. Founded in 2017, Botrista develops innovative products that streamline the beverage preparation process for restaurants and retail chains. Their flagship product, the Botrista Cloud Bar, is an automated drink system capable of creating a diverse range of craft beverages, including tropical lemonade, mixed berry black tea, and matcha almond milk. Additionally, the company produces the Automatic Boba Cooker, which simplifies the preparation of boba. By leveraging advanced robotics and software integration, Botrista enhances beverage quality, consistency, and selection while reducing labor costs. Their solutions cater to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers, enabling food and beverage retailers to improve brand image and increase revenue from drink sales.
Bosque Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to revolutionize the meat alternatives market by utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing. By specializing in fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains, Bosque Foods offers environmentally sustainable, equitable, and animal-free protein options that provide a taste and nutritional experience comparable to traditional meat. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to create a new generation of meat products that meet consumer demands while promoting sustainability.
Better Dairy
Series A in 2022
Better Dairy produces dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. It creates animal-free versions of cheese, yogurt, and ice cream that are molecularly identical to traditional dairy products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
CellRev
Seed Round in 2022
CellRev is a biotechnology company specializing in process intensification for cell manufacturing. Its proprietary technology enables the transition from batch to continuous processing of adherent cells, increasing yields while reducing operating costs and capital expenditure.
TruTag Technologies
Series D in 2021
TruTag Technologies, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precision-fabricated nano-porous silica for applications in drug delivery, product authentication, and data intelligence. The company has developed TruTag, an edible microtag aimed at identifying, authenticating, and ensuring the quality of medicines, medical products, food items, and consumer goods. This innovation helps mitigate issues such as counterfeiting, product diversions, and quality control, serving various industries including healthcare, life sciences, food and beverages, and electronics. TruTag Technologies operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hawaii and has engineering offices in California, with additional business development offices across the United States and in Scotland. The company has garnered recognition for its technological advancements, including accolades from the SPIE Prism Awards and the Edison Awards, and has been acknowledged by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer.
Formo is Europe's first cellular agriculture company developing animal-free dairy products. It uses precision fermentation to derive real, nature-identical milk proteins, offering sustainable and ethical alternatives for consumers.
Microgenesis
Convertible Note in 2021
Microgenesis is a biotechnology company focused on fertility and pregnancy health monitoring. It has developed a platform that provides a non-invasive fertility test and personalized nutritional supplementation aimed at restoring women's fertility potential. The company's innovative diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that negatively impacts ovarian function and implantation, specifically targeting women who have experienced challenges, including multiple failed IVF attempts. Operating out of a CLIA lab in Oakland, Microgenesis offers its solutions through OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer channels. Additionally, the platform addresses imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota linked to infertility and offers dual testing for immunological issues related to the endometrium, equipping patients with effective treatment options for complex reproductive health cases.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2021
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
Botrista Technology, Inc. is a robotics company headquartered in Hayward, California, specializing in automation solutions for the food services industry. Founded in 2017, Botrista develops innovative products that streamline the beverage preparation process for restaurants and retail chains. Their flagship product, the Botrista Cloud Bar, is an automated drink system capable of creating a diverse range of craft beverages, including tropical lemonade, mixed berry black tea, and matcha almond milk. Additionally, the company produces the Automatic Boba Cooker, which simplifies the preparation of boba. By leveraging advanced robotics and software integration, Botrista enhances beverage quality, consistency, and selection while reducing labor costs. Their solutions cater to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers, enabling food and beverage retailers to improve brand image and increase revenue from drink sales.
Redefine Meat
Series A in 2021
Redefine Meat Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the production of animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focused on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef and other high-value meat products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology, proprietary meat digital modeling, and carefully crafted food formulations to create its products. Redefine Meat's offerings are designed to meet the demands of meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for meat production without compromising on the sensory qualities associated with animal meat. By utilizing natural and sustainable ingredients, the company aims to transform the meat industry and promote a more responsible approach to food consumption.
Microgenesis
Convertible Note in 2021
Microgenesis is a biotechnology company focused on fertility and pregnancy health monitoring. It has developed a platform that provides a non-invasive fertility test and personalized nutritional supplementation aimed at restoring women's fertility potential. The company's innovative diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that negatively impacts ovarian function and implantation, specifically targeting women who have experienced challenges, including multiple failed IVF attempts. Operating out of a CLIA lab in Oakland, Microgenesis offers its solutions through OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer channels. Additionally, the platform addresses imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota linked to infertility and offers dual testing for immunological issues related to the endometrium, equipping patients with effective treatment options for complex reproductive health cases.
Plantix
Venture Round in 2020
Plantix is a digital business dedicated to enhancing agricultural practices by creating an ecosystem that connects small-scale farmers with agri-retailers. The company has developed two key applications: Plantix and Plantix Partner. These apps promote profitable and sustainable farming through image recognition technology, allowing users to send pictures of affected plants via smartphone for diagnosis and treatment guidance. This process helps farmers identify plant diseases early, reducing crop shortfalls and minimizing unnecessary pesticide use.
Better Dairy
Seed Round in 2020
Better Dairy produces dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. It creates animal-free versions of cheese, yogurt, and ice cream that are molecularly identical to traditional dairy products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Senseer
Convertible Note in 2020
Senseer Health, founded in 2017, focuses on addressing the chronic disease market by developing Smart Medical Device Therapies for managing various chronic conditions, which affect a significant portion of older adults. The company's innovations began with patented microsensors that monitor implantable devices for patients with hydrocephalus, renal, and cardiovascular diseases. To enhance the effectiveness of these microsensor-enabled devices, Senseer has incorporated advanced wearable and ambient sensor technologies. The integration of these multi-modal sensor technologies with an IoT software platform allows for the utilization of proprietary data sets and predictive analytics. This comprehensive approach provides healthcare providers with tools for remote monitoring and timely interventions, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions while reducing costs and enhancing patient safety.
Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.
Infinite Roots
Series A in 2020
Infinite Roots is a technology-driven company specializing in sustainable health and wellness products. They harness natural ingredients through fermentation technology to create organic, ethically sourced products like herbal supplements, skincare, and wellness solutions. The company's commitment lies in promoting holistic well-being while maintaining eco-friendly practices and ethical standards.
Intuition Robotics
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics designs AI-driven robots focused on enhancing the lives of older adults. Their robots utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless connections with loved ones, promote active lifestyles, and provide intuitive technology for daily care.
TruTag Technologies
Series C in 2019
TruTag Technologies, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precision-fabricated nano-porous silica for applications in drug delivery, product authentication, and data intelligence. The company has developed TruTag, an edible microtag aimed at identifying, authenticating, and ensuring the quality of medicines, medical products, food items, and consumer goods. This innovation helps mitigate issues such as counterfeiting, product diversions, and quality control, serving various industries including healthcare, life sciences, food and beverages, and electronics. TruTag Technologies operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hawaii and has engineering offices in California, with additional business development offices across the United States and in Scotland. The company has garnered recognition for its technological advancements, including accolades from the SPIE Prism Awards and the Edison Awards, and has been acknowledged by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer.
Mitte is a Berlin-based company dedicated to creating innovative drinking water systems that align with 21st-century needs for health and sustainability. It has developed a range of products inspired by the natural water cycle, with a focus on providing planet-friendly solutions. Mitte's flagship offering, Mitte Home, is a smart home water purification system that employs advanced filtration and mineralization technology to ensure the quality and taste of water. This system replicates the mineralization process found in natural water sources and allows users to customize their hydration experience through various mineral cartridges. Additionally, the system offers an option for carbonation, catering to diverse consumer preferences. Through these efforts, Mitte aims to revolutionize how individuals access and enjoy safe drinking water.