IndieBio

IndieBio, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based accelerator firm specializing in Synthetic Biology. It runs intensive four-month programs for early-stage companies and teams with innovative biological concepts. IndieBio invests in seed and early-stage startups globally, focusing on those that use biology as their core technology to solve real-world problems. The firm typically invests $250k, with an initial cash investment of $50k in exchange for an 8% equity stake. It prefers teams with at least two co-founders. IndieBio was the world's first accelerator dedicated to biology-based startups, aiming to address global challenges through innovative biotechnology.

Arvind Gupta

Founder

Parikshit Sharma

Partner

Past deals in Organic Food

PunaBio

Series A in 2025
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Farm Minerals

Seed Round in 2024
Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

Farm Minerals

Seed Round in 2024
Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

California Cultured

Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

Voyage Foods

Series A in 2023
Voyage Foods is a company dedicated to securing the future of beloved foods by addressing health, environmental, and social challenges. Through the use of natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients combined with proprietary technology and food science, Voyage creates delicious alternatives that mimic the taste and appearance of traditional foods without compromising on nutrition or sustainability. Their initial product lines include nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee, offering consumers a way to enjoy their favorite treats responsibly.

Biofluff

Seed Round in 2023
BioFluff is a manufacturer specializing in plant-based fur designed to serve the fashion industry by providing a sustainable alternative to animal and plastic fur. The company utilizes a patented process along with retrofitted equipment to ensure a scalable production of its eco-friendly materials. Sourced from organic renewable fiber plants, BioFluff’s products are developed without gene splicing, gene editing, or the use of petrochemicals and unsustainable raw-oil derivatives. This commitment to sustainability extends to its customization services, allowing clients to personalize their materials according to specific features such as fur length, fiber density, color, top fur strength, bottom fur insulation properties, and suppleness. By combining innovation with customization options, BioFluff aims to meet the growing demand for luxury, sustainable textiles within the fashion industry.

Veloz Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.

California Cultured

Convertible Note in 2023
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

Unibaio

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Unibaio specializes in biodegradable nano-encapsulation technology designed to optimize the delivery of agrochemicals, thereby reducing the need for harmful chemicals in pesticide formulations. The company's innovative particles enable pesticide manufacturers to comply with stringent environmental regulations while maintaining effective chemical use. Unibaio's technology enhances the uptake of fertilizers and pesticides, minimizing runoff and lowering application doses, which ultimately decreases costs for farmers. By utilizing natural compounds such as shrimp waste and clay, Unibaio adheres to a circular model in producing its micro-nanocapsules. This approach supports the development of both traditional and organic agricultural products, improving yield and competitiveness in the sector while promoting the health and well-being of crops.

Veloz Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.

Biofluff

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BioFluff is a manufacturer specializing in plant-based fur designed to serve the fashion industry by providing a sustainable alternative to animal and plastic fur. The company utilizes a patented process along with retrofitted equipment to ensure a scalable production of its eco-friendly materials. Sourced from organic renewable fiber plants, BioFluff’s products are developed without gene splicing, gene editing, or the use of petrochemicals and unsustainable raw-oil derivatives. This commitment to sustainability extends to its customization services, allowing clients to personalize their materials according to specific features such as fur length, fiber density, color, top fur strength, bottom fur insulation properties, and suppleness. By combining innovation with customization options, BioFluff aims to meet the growing demand for luxury, sustainable textiles within the fashion industry.

West Bourne

Seed Round in 2022
West Bourne is a producer of a zero-waste packaged goods brand focused on providing sustainable and high-quality food products. The company offers a diverse range of snacks, baking mixes, and flavorful sauces, all made from organic ingredients sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture. West Bourne is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing plastic-free and biodegradable packaging to minimize waste. By prioritizing sustainability and health, the company empowers consumers to make informed choices about their food.

PunaBio

Seed Round in 2022
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Voyage Foods

Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods is a company dedicated to securing the future of beloved foods by addressing health, environmental, and social challenges. Through the use of natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients combined with proprietary technology and food science, Voyage creates delicious alternatives that mimic the taste and appearance of traditional foods without compromising on nutrition or sustainability. Their initial product lines include nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee, offering consumers a way to enjoy their favorite treats responsibly.

UPSIDE Foods

Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Veloz Bio

Convertible Note in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.

Veloz Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.

Sundial Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at conscious consumers. Utilizing a combination of macro and microstructural engineering, Sundial Foods focuses on developing natural, plant-based meats that closely mimic the look, cooking characteristics, and taste of traditional meat. The company is dedicated to making these alternatives affordable and accessible, using familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes. Its mission centers on reducing meat consumption while mitigating the environmental impact associated with meat production, thereby providing sustainable options for consumers seeking healthier dietary choices.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

PunaBio

Convertible Note in 2021
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Sundial Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at conscious consumers. Utilizing a combination of macro and microstructural engineering, Sundial Foods focuses on developing natural, plant-based meats that closely mimic the look, cooking characteristics, and taste of traditional meat. The company is dedicated to making these alternatives affordable and accessible, using familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes. Its mission centers on reducing meat consumption while mitigating the environmental impact associated with meat production, thereby providing sustainable options for consumers seeking healthier dietary choices.

Sundial Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Sundial Foods is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at conscious consumers. Utilizing a combination of macro and microstructural engineering, Sundial Foods focuses on developing natural, plant-based meats that closely mimic the look, cooking characteristics, and taste of traditional meat. The company is dedicated to making these alternatives affordable and accessible, using familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes. Its mission centers on reducing meat consumption while mitigating the environmental impact associated with meat production, thereby providing sustainable options for consumers seeking healthier dietary choices.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

New Wave Foods

Series A in 2021
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.

Reazent

Convertible Note in 2020
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

Reazent

Seed Round in 2020
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

Reazent

Seed Round in 2020
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

UPSIDE Foods

Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Blue Planet Ecosystems

Seed Round in 2019
Blue Planet Ecosystems Incorporated is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing and operating modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors aimed at sustainable food production in challenging environments. The company's technology mimics natural aquatic ecosystems to transform sunlight and carbon dioxide into organic seafood, including sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids, which can be utilized by zooplankton and fish. This innovative approach enables farmers and agricultural businesses to diversify their production methods, ensuring food security in the face of climate change. Blue Planet Ecosystems effectively addresses the need for quality, pollutant-free seafood by allowing for production close to consumers, regardless of land limitations.

New Wave Foods

Convertible Note in 2017
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.

Perennial

Seed Round in 2016
At Perennial, we believe in living healthier and thriving at any age. Our mission is to champion and enhance the lives of those who are Greater than 50 – by harnessing the power and potential of plant-based ingredients and developing solutions tailor-made for longevity in health. Through relentless innovation, we strive to reimagine adult nutrition across the globe and prepare our world for a generation of people redefining what it means to be Greater than 50.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2016
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

New Wave Foods

Seed Round in 2015
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2015
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Bioloom

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Bioloom is a San Francisco-based manufacturer specializing in bioengineered textiles designed to replace traditional cotton. The company focuses on producing next-generation performance bio-fabrics that offer fully customizable options for the fashion and industrial textiles industries. By utilizing innovative bioengineering techniques, Bioloom aims to eliminate the need for cotton harvesting, thereby providing sustainable alternatives that meet the diverse needs of modern textile applications.
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