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Plantible Foods, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, the company extracts flavors from lemna and utilizes aquatic plants to create its products. Plantible operates a proprietary agricultural manufacturing platform designed to help food companies innovate while minimizing costs. Its plant-based protein is all-natural, organic, and free of major allergens, exhibiting functional characteristics similar to those of egg whites, whey protein, or casein. This allows clients to enhance the quality of their products while benefiting from a more sustainable and cost-effective protein source, ultimately contributing to the optimization of the food industry.

CH4 Global Inc. is a holding company focused on producing seaweed bio-products aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock, particularly ruminants such as cows, goats, sheep, and deer. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in Asparagopsis armata, a seaweed supplement proven to decrease enteric methane emissions by up to 90%. CH4 Global operates through subsidiaries in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, leveraging established scientific and technological methods to develop innovative livestock feed additives. The company aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions on a large scale, supporting both environmental sustainability and economic benefits for farmers and food producers through potential carbon credits and premium pricing for their products.

Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.

Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.

Nuro, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in the development of self-driving vehicles specifically designed for local goods transportation. Incorporated in 2016, Nuro aims to transform local commerce through its fleet of fully autonomous, electric vehicles that facilitate the delivery of a wide range of products, including food and pharmaceuticals. By enabling retailers to efficiently and safely deliver goods to customers, Nuro enhances the convenience of local commerce and meets the growing demand for autonomous delivery solutions.

Everytable is a company focused on providing nutritious and affordable meals through its grab-and-go locations and a tech-driven casual restaurant platform. The business aims to transform the food system by making fresh, healthy food accessible to all. By utilizing a made-from-scratch approach in its kitchen and streamlining operations to reduce costs, Everytable ensures that consumers can easily order wholesome meals online at competitive prices. The overarching goal is to enhance food accessibility and promote healthier eating habits in various communities.

Elix is a social impact incubator for teen entrepreneurs promoting a positive teen driven change. Elix's Cohort 1 Venture Group was produced over six successful social enterprises including Savvy, Eco Wash Network, Cozy, Smart Paint, and Noviaris.