Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
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 that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2023
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
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 that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Unibaio
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Unibaio develops biodegradable nano-encapsulation technology that optimizes agrochemical delivery. Its particles enable pesticide companies to modify formulations, meeting stringent environmental regulations without replacing chemicals used by farmers. This reduces application doses and toxicity levels, lowering farmer costs and improving yields.
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.
Puna Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
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 develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Puna Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Sundial Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
Sundial Foods
Convertible Note in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
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 is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.
Reazent
Seed Round in 2020
Reazent is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.
Reazent
Seed Round in 2020
Reazent is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.
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 develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.
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.