Yeastup is a food technology company based in Brugg, Aargau, founded in 2020, that focuses on promoting sustainability through the upcycling of by-products from the beer-brewing process. By transforming these by-products into high-quality ingredients, such as vegan protein and fiber, Yeastup contributes to a circular economy and provides versatile, natural alternatives for consumers. The company's ingredients are rich in essential and semi-essential amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids, making them suitable for a variety of applications in plant-based diets. Through its innovative approach, Yeastup is pioneering a new era of animal-free products that enhance global sustainability.
Renewal Mill
Series A in 2023
Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.
Paleo is a food ingredient company focused on plant-based foods. It develops ingredients to enhance taste, nutrition, and sustainability, enabling products that resemble real meat or seafood without animal use. The company specializes in bioscience-based ingredients, including animal-free heme proteins produced through precision fermentation. These bio-identical heme proteins are GMO-free and provide the same sensory and nutritional properties as animal-derived heme, helping brands create sustainable plant-based products that taste and feel like the real thing.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.
Geltor
Convertible Note in 2022
Geltor designs and produces animal-free collagen and other bioactive proteins for beauty, wellness, and nutrition applications. Founded in 2015, the company uses proprietary AI to create customized proteins tailored to specific industry needs.
Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.
It’s now well established that our unfortunate western eating habits have massive consequences for our health but also our planet and that our oceans are among the most fragile hence vulnerable environments. At SEAFOOD REBOOT, we believe that innovation should help bring forward more sustainable and natural food alternatives and that innovation should be inspired by nature.
As a team, we’re all about creating, producing, and delivering the next generation of delicious plant-based seafood (comprising notably ingredients from algae origin) so that each and every one of us can contribute to a better world in a positive way while enjoying a delicious meal.
Plant Veda Foods
Seed Round in 2020
Plant Veda Foods is a company that specializes in producing plant-based food and beverages. The company offers a range of dairy alternatives crafted from natural ingredients, including cashew, oats, coconut, pistachio, mango, pea protein, herbs, spices, and maple syrup. These products are distinguished by their diverse nutritional profiles and complex flavors, catering to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Through its innovative approach, Plant Veda Foods aims to provide consumers with high-quality alternatives that meet both dietary needs and taste preferences.
GOURMEY
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.
The Vurger
Seed Round in 2019
The Vurger Co Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, UK, operates as a fast food restaurant with a unique focus on plant-based cuisine. Its mission is to transform the fast food industry by celebrating vegetables, seeds, nuts, and legumes, crafting them into delicious, nutritious, and innovative vegan burgers. The company uses high-quality ingredients such as Beyond Meat, tempeh, and soya, and offers a range of gluten-free and nut-free mayo sauces made with herbs like basil, dill, and parsley.
GREENFORCE
Series A in 2019
Greenforce specializes in the development and sale of plant-based food products, focusing on sustainable meat and milk alternatives. The company offers a range of 100% vegan items made from high-quality raw materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring transparency throughout its value chain. Greenforce aims to provide cruelty-free vegetable-based meat substitutes, particularly in easy-to-mix powder form, catering to the needs of vegan customers. By delivering high-protein and environmentally friendly alternatives, the company addresses the growing demand for sustainable food sources, positioning itself to help secure protein supplies for future generations.
GREENFORCE
Seed Round in 2019
Greenforce specializes in the development and sale of plant-based food products, focusing on sustainable meat and milk alternatives. The company offers a range of 100% vegan items made from high-quality raw materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring transparency throughout its value chain. Greenforce aims to provide cruelty-free vegetable-based meat substitutes, particularly in easy-to-mix powder form, catering to the needs of vegan customers. By delivering high-protein and environmentally friendly alternatives, the company addresses the growing demand for sustainable food sources, positioning itself to help secure protein supplies for future generations.
The EVERY Company
Series B in 2019
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
LIVEKINDLY
Seed Round in 2018
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
Renewal Mill
Seed Round in 2018
Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.
Geltor designs and produces animal-free collagen and other bioactive proteins for beauty, wellness, and nutrition applications. Founded in 2015, the company uses proprietary AI to create customized proteins tailored to specific industry needs.