IndieBio

IndieBio is an accelerator that supports startups using biology to solve major problems, delivering four-month programs for companies and teams with ideas. Based in San Francisco with an office in New York, it focuses on life sciences, biotechnology and synthetic biology, investing in seed and early-stage ventures that place biology at the core of their technology across products, processes and software. The program favors teams with two or more co-founders and generally provides equity-based funding in the early stages, often combining direct investments with additional financing options. Founded in 2014, IndieBio operates within the SOSV accelerator network, a global platform that supports portfolio companies through mentorship, resources and cross-border programs.

Westley Dang Ph.D

Chief Scientific Officer and Principal

Arvind Gupta

Founder

Alexander Hall-Daniels

Associate

Past deals in Sustainability

Puna Bio

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.

Sci-Lume Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Sci-Lume Labs specializes in the development of innovative, bio-based and biodegradable fibers designed to replace conventional petrochemical fibers like nylon and polyester. Their high-performance materials maintain the functionality and versatility of traditional synthetics while addressing environmental concerns, catering to textile and apparel manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives.

Huue

Convertible Note in 2024
Huue is a company specializing in sustainable dyeing solutions for the fashion and textile industries, particularly focusing on the denim supply chain. It employs innovative biotechnology to produce bio-synthesized dyes through a fermentation process involving naturally occurring microorganisms. This method not only eliminates the need for toxic chemicals traditionally used in dye production but also utilizes renewable resources, making it an eco-friendly alternative. By offering greener options for color production, Huue aims to support the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more environmentally responsible approach to fashion.

Mothership Materials

Seed Round in 2024
Mothership Materials specializes in converting agricultural waste into valuable biomolecules using its proprietary Targeted Molecular Recovery (TMR) technology. The company's process efficiently extracts proteins, lipids, antioxidants, sugars, and cellulose from waste streams, enabling agricultural producers and waste managers to create a circular economy and maximize waste value.

Sóliome

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

BioMetallum

Seed Round in 2024
BioMetallum is a biomining company specializing in sustainable metal extraction. It designs and develops solutions, primarily focused on lithium, using microorganisms to enhance efficiency and minimize environmental impact. The company's services promote a circular economy, aiming to enable a healthier, more sustainable society.

PhytoGenesis

Seed Round in 2024
PhytoGenesis is a company that specializes in developing sustainable plant protection products. It focuses on creating safe and non-toxic alternatives to traditional fungicides and pesticides, using plant-based compounds. The company's technology ensures effectiveness across a broad spectrum of crops, including grains, feed, fiber, oil, vegetables, and fruits. PhytoGenesis aims to minimize environmental impact while maintaining crop health and productivity, contributing to global food security.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2024
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

MycoWorks

Series D in 2024
MycoWorks is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of non-plastic and non-animal materials. Utilizing fungal mycelium, they create energy-efficient and biodegradable alternatives to plastic foams, textiles, woods, and leather for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architecture.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2024
ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

Finless Foods

Convertible Note in 2024
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

Bloomlabs

Convertible Note in 2024
Bloomlabs provides a method to catalyze waste value by regenerating it as adaptable and appealing bio-plastics and textile fibers. It envisions a future in which outmoded, resource-intensive processes are phased out in favor of cutting-edge, sustainable, and scalable alternatives.

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.

Nukoko

Seed Round in 2024
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.

Terra Bioindustries

Seed Round in 2024
Terra Bioindustries produces plant-based protein derived from underutilized waste materials like spent grains from beer manufacturing. This process transforms these unused parts into functional vegan protein, offering clients sustainable alternatives to soy and pea protein for use in meat and dairy replacements.

Bioeutectics

Seed Round in 2024
Bioeutectics develops and supplies high-performance, natural solvents for industrial processes. Utilizing eutectic technology and renewable resources, the company produces eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical solvents, serving industries such as personal care, food ingredients, agro-tech, and green tech.

ZymoChem

Series A in 2024
Founded in 2013, ZymoChem develops eco-friendly chemical production processes using engineered microbes. These processes convert renewable feedstocks like sugars into industrial chemicals, minimizing carbon loss and enabling cost-competitive bio-based manufacturing.

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.

Lillianah Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Lillianah Technologies is a company dedicated to developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at restoring marine ecosystems affected by pollution and other environmental challenges. Comprising a team of scientists, Lillianah focuses on optimizing the biological pump in oceans, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. By harnessing the ocean's potential, the company seeks to address the detrimental impacts of human activity, such as fertilizer runoff, and contribute to reversing environmental degradation. Through its efforts, Lillianah Technologies aspires to create sustainable solutions that benefit both the oceans and the broader environment.

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.

Pyrone Systems

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Pyrone Systems specializes in developing biopesticides that combine biological and chemical approaches. The company aims to create safe, effective, and sustainable products by utilizing scalable biology-based methodologies.

Terra Bioindustries

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Terra Bioindustries produces plant-based protein derived from underutilized waste materials like spent grains from beer manufacturing. This process transforms these unused parts into functional vegan protein, offering clients sustainable alternatives to soy and pea protein for use in meat and dairy replacements.

Nukoko

Convertible Note in 2023
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.

Re-Fresh Global

Seed Round in 2023
Re-Fresh Global is a company focused on advancing the circular economy in the textile industry by providing innovative solutions for managing textile waste. Utilizing a patented method, the company addresses the growing issue of textile waste through advanced waste management technologies. Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements various projects aimed at promoting circularity, offering training and fostering international collaborations. Their services include smart collection and separation techniques, as well as low-cost upcycling processes for large volumes of low-value textile waste. The company engages with its customers through phone, email, and online applications to address inquiries and support their needs.

Bloomlabs

Seed Round in 2023
Bloomlabs provides a method to catalyze waste value by regenerating it as adaptable and appealing bio-plastics and textile fibers. It envisions a future in which outmoded, resource-intensive processes are phased out in favor of cutting-edge, sustainable, and scalable alternatives.

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.

Re-Fresh Global

Convertible Note in 2023
Re-Fresh Global is a company focused on advancing the circular economy in the textile industry by providing innovative solutions for managing textile waste. Utilizing a patented method, the company addresses the growing issue of textile waste through advanced waste management technologies. Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements various projects aimed at promoting circularity, offering training and fostering international collaborations. Their services include smart collection and separation techniques, as well as low-cost upcycling processes for large volumes of low-value textile waste. The company engages with its customers through phone, email, and online applications to address inquiries and support their needs.

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.

Nukoko

Seed Round in 2023
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.

Re-Fresh Global

Seed Round in 2023
Re-Fresh Global is a company focused on advancing the circular economy in the textile industry by providing innovative solutions for managing textile waste. Utilizing a patented method, the company addresses the growing issue of textile waste through advanced waste management technologies. Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements various projects aimed at promoting circularity, offering training and fostering international collaborations. Their services include smart collection and separation techniques, as well as low-cost upcycling processes for large volumes of low-value textile waste. The company engages with its customers through phone, email, and online applications to address inquiries and support their needs.

Bioeutectics

Seed Round in 2023
Bioeutectics develops and supplies high-performance, natural solvents for industrial processes. Utilizing eutectic technology and renewable resources, the company produces eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical solvents, serving industries such as personal care, food ingredients, agro-tech, and green tech.

Lillianah Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Lillianah Technologies is a company dedicated to developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at restoring marine ecosystems affected by pollution and other environmental challenges. Comprising a team of scientists, Lillianah focuses on optimizing the biological pump in oceans, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. By harnessing the ocean's potential, the company seeks to address the detrimental impacts of human activity, such as fertilizer runoff, and contribute to reversing environmental degradation. Through its efforts, Lillianah Technologies aspires to create sustainable solutions that benefit both the oceans and the broader environment.

MAA'VA

Seed Round in 2023
MAA'VA is focused on creating next-generation green building materials that serve as functional alternatives to traditional concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, carbon sequestration techniques, and the upcycling of manufacturing waste into its products. By addressing critical issues such as the shortage of river sand, water scarcity, climate change, and waste management, MAA'VA aims to promote sustainable construction practices. Its materials are designed for use in both conventional construction and 3D printing applications, thereby enabling clients to adopt eco-friendly options for their building needs.

Atlantic Fish Company

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Atlantic Fish Company is focused on producing cultivated seafood through cellular agriculture, operating from its headquarters in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company aims to provide sustainable seafood options by cultivating fish in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows Atlantic Fish Company to offer fresh fish meat that maintains the natural taste while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional fishing practices. By leveraging cellular agriculture, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable protein sources.

Nukoko

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.

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.

Pneuma

Seed Round in 2022
Pneuma is a biotechnology company based in New York, USA. It develops sustainable products through innovative biological processes.

Atlantic Fish Company

Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Fish Company is focused on producing cultivated seafood through cellular agriculture, operating from its headquarters in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company aims to provide sustainable seafood options by cultivating fish in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows Atlantic Fish Company to offer fresh fish meat that maintains the natural taste while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional fishing practices. By leveraging cellular agriculture, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable protein sources.

MycoWorks

Venture Round in 2022
MycoWorks is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of non-plastic and non-animal materials. Utilizing fungal mycelium, they create energy-efficient and biodegradable alternatives to plastic foams, textiles, woods, and leather for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architecture.

MAA'VA

Seed Round in 2022
MAA'VA is focused on creating next-generation green building materials that serve as functional alternatives to traditional concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, carbon sequestration techniques, and the upcycling of manufacturing waste into its products. By addressing critical issues such as the shortage of river sand, water scarcity, climate change, and waste management, MAA'VA aims to promote sustainable construction practices. Its materials are designed for use in both conventional construction and 3D printing applications, thereby enabling clients to adopt eco-friendly options for their building needs.

Minus Materials

Seed Round in 2022
Minus Materials produces carbon-negative limestone using microalgae. This process aims to decarbonize infrastructure materials and large specialty chemical markets.

Mirá Biotech

Seed Round in 2022
Mirá Biotech manufactures sustainable, formaldehyde-free engineered wood products using waste materials like sugar cane bagasse. This process promotes a circular economy by reducing deforestation and enabling users to access natural, eco-friendly wood-based products.

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.

Plantruption

Seed Round in 2022
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Puna Bio

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.

NitroFix

Seed Round in 2022
NitroFix develops emission-free ammonia generation technology. Its innovative electrochemical process, aided by a novel catalyst, produces ammonia with zero carbon emissions.

Bioeutectics

Seed Round in 2022
Bioeutectics develops and supplies high-performance, natural solvents for industrial processes. Utilizing eutectic technology and renewable resources, the company produces eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical solvents, serving industries such as personal care, food ingredients, agro-tech, and green tech.

Mirá Biotech

Seed Round in 2022
Mirá Biotech manufactures sustainable, formaldehyde-free engineered wood products using waste materials like sugar cane bagasse. This process promotes a circular economy by reducing deforestation and enabling users to access natural, eco-friendly wood-based products.

Huue

Series A in 2022
Huue is a company specializing in sustainable dyeing solutions for the fashion and textile industries, particularly focusing on the denim supply chain. It employs innovative biotechnology to produce bio-synthesized dyes through a fermentation process involving naturally occurring microorganisms. This method not only eliminates the need for toxic chemicals traditionally used in dye production but also utilizes renewable resources, making it an eco-friendly alternative. By offering greener options for color production, Huue aims to support the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more environmentally responsible approach to fashion.

Vertical Oceans

Convertible Note in 2022
Vertical Oceans specializes in sustainable aquaculture, producing same-day farm-to-fork shrimp using vertical towers in urban markets. Their innovative system, the Intelligent Habitat (iHAB), combines bioengineering, hardware engineering, and computational methods to create a self-sustaining, self-cleaning modular production environment. This results in high-quality shrimp with excellent sustainability credentials.

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.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2022
ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

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.

OzoneBio

Seed Round in 2022
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the production of bio-plastics derived from lignocellulosic waste, utilizing a unique dead cell fermentation technology known as "Zombie cells." This innovative approach allows OzoneBio to convert challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products while circumventing the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. The company's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, which serve as sustainable alternatives in various industries. By focusing on waste reduction and the conversion of waste products into usable materials, OzoneBio contributes to environmental sustainability while providing valuable applications for its clients.

Finless Foods

Series B in 2022
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

AromatEco

Convertible Note in 2022
AromatEco assists household brands in becoming more environmentally friendly by delivering renewable flavors and perfumes. Headquartered in London, UK.

Sóliome

Convertible Note in 2022
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

Sóliome

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

TômTex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
TômTex specializes in recycling agricultural waste, primarily focusing on seafood shells, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. The company transforms these materials into sustainable, practical alternatives to conventional commercial materials, aiming to minimize environmental impact.

ClimateCrop

Convertible Note in 2021
ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2021
ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

ZymoChem

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, ZymoChem develops eco-friendly chemical production processes using engineered microbes. These processes convert renewable feedstocks like sugars into industrial chemicals, minimizing carbon loss and enabling cost-competitive bio-based manufacturing.

Tidal Vision

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Tidal Vision is a sustainable manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington. It specializes in producing chitosan, a biodegradable biopolymer extracted from crab shells using a zero-waste process. The company offers consistent, high-quality chitosan at competitive prices, tailored for various industrial applications such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture.

Pyrone Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Pyrone Systems specializes in developing biopesticides that combine biological and chemical approaches. The company aims to create safe, effective, and sustainable products by utilizing scalable biology-based methodologies.

Pyrone Systems

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2021, Pyrone Systems specializes in developing biopesticides that combine biological and chemical approaches. The company aims to create safe, effective, and sustainable products by utilizing scalable biology-based methodologies.

Lingrove

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.

New Culture

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, New Culture is a food company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in producing sustainable, animal-free cheese using microflora to create dairy proteins.

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.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

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.

Kyomei

Seed Round in 2021
Kyomei is a company based in Oxford, England, focused on developing a plant-based production system aimed at creating animal proteins for the alternative meat industry. Founded in 2021, Kyomei employs innovative techniques in plant cell biology to scale the production of myoglobin, which enhances the flavor profile of meat alternatives by providing umami. This approach not only aims to improve the taste of plant-based products but also seeks to reduce reliance on carbon-intensive animal agriculture, promoting a more sustainable food system for consumers.

Puna Bio

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.

Plantruption

Seed Round in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Khepra

Seed Round in 2021
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.

Finless Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

Plantruption

Convertible Note in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Earnest Agriculture

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Earnest Agriculture collaborates with farmers to transform agricultural waste into innovative biofertilizers that enhance crop yields. By converting waste products such as manure and vegetable remnants, the company provides an eco-friendly solution that not only helps farmers manage their waste but also offers them a potential source of additional income. Utilizing a combination of composting, vermicomposting, and advanced microbial technologies, Earnest Agriculture develops proprietary fertilizers designed to improve soil quality, promote drought resistance, and suppress pathogens. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of farming but also allows farmers to lower their input costs while increasing their productivity.

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.

Vertical Oceans

Seed Round in 2021
Vertical Oceans specializes in sustainable aquaculture, producing same-day farm-to-fork shrimp using vertical towers in urban markets. Their innovative system, the Intelligent Habitat (iHAB), combines bioengineering, hardware engineering, and computational methods to create a self-sustaining, self-cleaning modular production environment. This results in high-quality shrimp with excellent sustainability credentials.

OzoneBio

Seed Round in 2021
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the production of bio-plastics derived from lignocellulosic waste, utilizing a unique dead cell fermentation technology known as "Zombie cells." This innovative approach allows OzoneBio to convert challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products while circumventing the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. The company's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, which serve as sustainable alternatives in various industries. By focusing on waste reduction and the conversion of waste products into usable materials, OzoneBio contributes to environmental sustainability while providing valuable applications for its clients.

Beemmunity

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Beemmunity operates as a biotechnology company focused on enhancing pollinator habitats. It designs and produces sustainable pollinator rewilding kits in batches, aiming to restore and rebuild these habitats from users' backyards. The company's mission is to promote pollinators and foster biodiversity by enabling individuals to create thriving outdoor spaces for wildlife.

Huue

Convertible Note in 2021
Huue is a company specializing in sustainable dyeing solutions for the fashion and textile industries, particularly focusing on the denim supply chain. It employs innovative biotechnology to produce bio-synthesized dyes through a fermentation process involving naturally occurring microorganisms. This method not only eliminates the need for toxic chemicals traditionally used in dye production but also utilizes renewable resources, making it an eco-friendly alternative. By offering greener options for color production, Huue aims to support the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more environmentally responsible approach to fashion.

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.

Lingrove

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.

Plantruption

Seed Round in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

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.

MycoWorks

Series B in 2020
MycoWorks is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of non-plastic and non-animal materials. Utilizing fungal mycelium, they create energy-efficient and biodegradable alternatives to plastic foams, textiles, woods, and leather for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architecture.

Bucha Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.

microTERRA

Pre Seed Round in 2020
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

Finless Foods

Series A in 2020
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

Spintex

Seed Round in 2020
Spintex develops biomimetic technology to produce silk fibers sustainably. It uses alternative proteins and a low-energy process, aiming to reduce environmental impact while creating cost-effective, scalable fibers for sustainable fashion and advanced applications.

Khepra

Seed Round in 2020
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.

Khepra

Convertible Note in 2020
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.

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.

Huue

Seed Round in 2019
Huue is a company specializing in sustainable dyeing solutions for the fashion and textile industries, particularly focusing on the denim supply chain. It employs innovative biotechnology to produce bio-synthesized dyes through a fermentation process involving naturally occurring microorganisms. This method not only eliminates the need for toxic chemicals traditionally used in dye production but also utilizes renewable resources, making it an eco-friendly alternative. By offering greener options for color production, Huue aims to support the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more environmentally responsible approach to fashion.

Primitives

Seed Round in 2019
Primitives is a San Francisco-based company engineering advanced biomaterials to reduce food waste and plastics pollution.

Primitives

Convertible Note in 2019
Primitives is a San Francisco-based company engineering advanced biomaterials to reduce food waste and plastics pollution.

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.
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