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Yali Biosciences is a food tech company that uses synthetic biology and genomics tools to make climate-smart, sustainable foods.

Phytoform Labs is a biotechnology company which aims to help breeders to cut down plant breeding times from decades to years using new gene editing technologies. Predictably evolving plants will maximise yields for breeders and improve the economics of breeding for customers.

Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein extracted from lemna, an aquatic plant. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by offering an all-natural, organic protein source that is free of major allergens and has functional characteristics similar to egg whites, whey protein, and casein. This innovative protein provides clients with the opportunity to enhance product quality while reducing costs, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications in the food sector.

Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein extracted from lemna, an aquatic plant. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by offering an all-natural, organic protein source that is free of major allergens and has functional characteristics similar to egg whites, whey protein, and casein. This innovative protein provides clients with the opportunity to enhance product quality while reducing costs, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications in the food sector.

Debut Biotechnology, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, established in 2019. It specializes in biomanufacturing solutions for high-value molecules, focusing on the development of specialty enzyme solutions and continuous manufacturing processes. The company offers a range of services, including biomanufacturing cartridges, fermentation, and the immobilization of cells and enzymes. Debut Biotechnology is dedicated to creating novel immobilization techniques for enzymes, achieving high success rates and providing immobilized enzymes for continuous manufacturing systems. Its innovative approach enables the production and modification of small and large molecules, catering primarily to the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. By harnessing natural enzyme technologies, Debut aims to deliver sustainable and cost-effective ingredient solutions to its clients.

Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based supply chain software company that specializes in helping food manufacturers and grocery distributors manage excess and distressed inventory. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an inventory liquidation platform that digitizes liquidation processes for consumer packaged goods brands, facilitating connections with a network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations. This enterprise solution enhances relationships between suppliers and customers, while improving efficiency and accuracy in surplus inventory management. By focusing on maximizing value recovery, Spoiler Alert addresses significant challenges related to food waste, resource deficiency, and hunger. The company's innovative approach combines technology such as workflow automation and traceability to support the food industry, ultimately contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.