SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a producer and marketer of plant-based meat products, established in 2016 and located in San Clemente, California. The company specializes in crafting gourmet, small-batch meat alternatives that are allergen-friendly and made from whole food ingredients. Its product line includes a variety of offerings such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, chorizo, turkey burgers, herb-roasted chicken deli slices, Italian meatballs, and ground chicken and beef, all created using high-quality vegetables, herbs, and spices. Abbot's Butcher aims to provide consumers with accessible plant-based protein options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
Asterix Foods
Convertible Note in 2024
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
Exosomm
Seed Round in 2024
Exosomm is an innovative foodtech start-up focused on developing nutritional solutions derived from natural milk exosomes. The company was founded based on research from Hadassah Medical Center, led by Prof. Reif's team. Exosomm's flagship product is a specialized food formula designed for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This product utilizes a patented active anti-inflammatory ingredient sourced from milk exosomes, which are isolated using a natural and environmentally friendly process. By targeting health and immunity, Exosomm aims to provide effective solutions for individuals with specific dietary needs.
xRobotics
Seed Round in 2024
xRobotics specializes in developing and manufacturing an innovative pizza-making robot tailored for the pizza restaurant industry. This automated solution addresses complex mechanical challenges and incorporates unique patented technologies to enhance the cooking process. The robot accommodates commonly used pizza sizes and adjusts production speed based on order sequences, ensuring improved productivity and consistency. It also features API integration, allowing for seamless operation and full automation of ingredient handling. Comprising a team of industry experts with backgrounds in leading companies such as Tesla, General Electric, SpaceX, and Boeing, xRobotics aims to elevate automation in the pizza sector, ultimately delivering a more efficient and high-quality pizza-making experience.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2024
microTERRA is focused on creating sustainable food ingredients by utilizing the unique properties of Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its ability to purify water while generating valuable functional ingredients. One of its key products, Flora, enhances sweetness perception and allows for reduced sugar content in food formulations, effectively masking undesirable flavors from high-intensity sweeteners. This innovative approach positions microTERRA within a substantial market opportunity in the food industry. As an ingredient platform, the company aims to develop additional specialty ingredients in a sustainable manner, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food supply chain.
Oobli
Series C in 2024
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
CellCrine
Seed Round in 2024
CellCrine focuses on discovering enzymes that transform cell culture for the cell-based meats industry. CellCrine was founded in 2021and was headquartered in United, States.
FloVision Solutions
Seed Round in 2024
FloVision Solutions operates a food analytics platform designed to help cafeterias and quick-service restaurants minimize food waste and enhance meal performance. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms and compact sensors to provide real-time data on food performance, defects, and process errors. By analyzing this information, it offers actionable recommendations to users, enabling them to optimize food procurement, increase yield and quality, and ultimately reduce their food footprint while saving costs. The comprehensive approach of FloVision Solutions empowers food processors and distributors to achieve greater efficiency and accountability in their operations.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
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 growing marine-animal cells to create alternatives to traditional fish and seafood, including bluefin tuna. By offering a variety of responsibly produced food options, Finless Foods aims to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs while promoting sustainability and better ocean health. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with healthy and accessible seafood alternatives, enabling them to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on flavor or variety.
California Cultured
Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
NuKoKo
Seed Round in 2024
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Terra Bioindustries
Seed Round in 2024
Producer of plant-based protein intended to decarbonize supply chains by creating valuable products from underutilized waste from other industries. The company offers a sustainable plant-based protein that is produced from spent grains by transforming the unused part of the grain from beer manufacturing into functional vegan protein, enabling clients to get products that replace the need for soy and pea protein in meat and dairy replacements
Ingrediome
Seed Round in 2024
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Farmshelf
Venture Round in 2024
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in designing and managing modular urban farms. The company offers an automated indoor farming solution that allows customers, including homes and restaurants, to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. Farmshelf's compact, bookcase-sized farms can produce significant amounts of fresh produce weekly, growing food three times faster than traditional farming methods while using 90 percent less water. The hydroponic system automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, providing analytics on plant growth to enhance efficiency. This innovative approach aims to reduce packaging, pesticides, and food waste, enabling users to cultivate fresh produce right where they live or work.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2024
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
Perfect Day
Series E in 2024
Perfect Day, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing animal-free dairy products. Founded in 2014, the company creates milk, cheese, yogurt, milk proteins, and ice cream that are nutritionally identical to traditional dairy but are made through a fermentation process using plant-based sugars. This innovative approach allows Perfect Day to deliver products that retain the taste, texture, and nutrition of conventional dairy while eliminating concerns related to food safety, environmental impact, and animal welfare. The company's commitment to sustainability and compassion results in nutrient-dense alternatives that are vegan, free from antibiotics, cholesterol, and lactose, catering to a growing market for healthier and more ethical food options.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2023
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
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.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2023
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
Simply Good Jars
Convertible Note in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.
Halla
Convertible Note in 2023
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
Terra Bioindustries
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Producer of plant-based protein intended to decarbonize supply chains by creating valuable products from underutilized waste from other industries. The company offers a sustainable plant-based protein that is produced from spent grains by transforming the unused part of the grain from beer manufacturing into functional vegan protein, enabling clients to get products that replace the need for soy and pea protein in meat and dairy replacements
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
Ingest
Seed Round in 2023
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.
NuKoKo
Convertible Note in 2023
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
SupplyNote
Series A in 2023
SupplyNote is a B2B platform that specializes in streamlining and digitalizing supply chain management for the food and beverage industry. The company focuses on simplifying the procurement process by connecting restaurant owners with suppliers, thereby enhancing transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Its platform provides various solutions, including automated purchasing, vendor management, and real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, SupplyNote offers backend services that support daily restaurant operations, such as food packaging, pest control, housekeeping, and payment processing. By enabling restaurants to reduce turnaround times and execution costs, SupplyNote allows businesses to concentrate on their core competencies and enhances the overall logistics and inventory management within the food industry.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2023
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
BeeCuick
Seed Round in 2023
BeeCuick is a provider of business-to-business logistics services focused on supply fulfillment for micro and small restaurants. The company offers an automated purchasing system that streamlines the procurement process, allowing these businesses to save time and enhance productivity. By facilitating access to real-time hotel needs and ensuring suppliers can meet specific demands, BeeCuick helps restaurants increase their income and sales. Its innovative approach addresses the unique challenges faced by smaller establishments in the competitive food service industry.
California Cultured
Convertible Note in 2023
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
Living Food
Series A in 2023
Living Food specializes in the development of packaged food and beverage brands aimed at delivering fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food enables customers to enjoy sustainable and chemical-free food products. Additionally, the company emphasizes environmental responsibility in its operations, contributing positively to ecological well-being.
Prime Roots
Series B in 2023
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in plant-based food products, particularly meat and seafood alternatives. Utilizing koji mycelium, the company creates vegetarian offerings such as salmon burgers that replicate the taste, texture, and nutrition of traditional meat and seafood. By leveraging natural koji proteins, Prime Roots aims to reduce the reliance on carbon-intensive animal agriculture, providing both meat-eaters and vegans with protein-rich and sustainable food options. In addition to its product offerings, the company also organizes food events for its members.
Forte Protein
Convertible Note in 2023
Forte Protein is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Trumansburg, New York. The company focuses on developing an expression system to produce bio-identical animal proteins, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture. By offering a complete spectrum of plant-based proteins that mimic the characteristics of animal proteins, Forte Protein seeks to eliminate the carbon footprint associated with animal farming, thus catering to consumers looking for environmentally friendly protein options.
Simply Good Jars
Series A in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.
NuKoKo
Seed Round in 2023
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Hidden Gems
Seed Round in 2023
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Fashol
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Fashol is a technology-driven agriculture startup that facilitates direct market access for farmers while offering smallholder retailers an efficient last-mile delivery service. The company focuses on enhancing the food supply chain by sourcing fresh produce directly from farmers and delivering it to retailers. This approach ensures that consumers receive traceable and safe food products, while also creating a cost-effective supply chain that minimizes complexity, time, and expense. By connecting farmers with markets and streamlining logistics, Fashol aims to empower agricultural communities and improve the overall efficiency of food distribution.
Asterix Foods
Seed Round in 2023
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
ENTR
Seed Round in 2023
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.
Beeflow
Convertible Note in 2023
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.
Fieldcraft
Seed Round in 2023
Fieldcraft operates a B2B marketplace designed to enhance connections within the sustainable food and agriculture supply chain. The platform assists growers of specialty grains and ingredients by streamlining marketing efforts and facilitating sales conversions. By providing a modern e-commerce experience, Fieldcraft increases transparency and simplifies sourcing for both buyers and suppliers. This innovation significantly reduces the time and costs associated with marketing, buyer verification, and small-volume fulfillment. Ultimately, Fieldcraft aims to empower small businesses that promote biodiversity and foster the development of new markets, thereby transforming the way food companies, retail chains, and manufacturers interact with their suppliers.
Planetarians
Seed Round in 2023
Planetarians is a seed stage Climate/FoodTech company based in the United States that specializes in the development of innovative ingredient technologies aimed at producing affordable and healthy plant-based proteins. The company focuses on creating alternative meat products using by-products such as spent soybeans from vegetable oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation. These carbon-negative meat alternatives not only serve as sustainable food options but also enable the fortification of various food products with natural protein and fiber derived from seeds. Planetarians has gained recognition in the industry, being featured in prominent publications and conferences for its contributions to sustainable food solutions.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
Multus
Series A in 2023
Multus is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in providing affordable and efficient growth media for the cultivated meat industry. By employing a machine learning approach, Multus develops entirely animal-free growth media tailored specifically for animal cells, helping cultivated meat companies scale their production while maintaining high performance. The company focuses on optimizing growth factor proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, thereby eliminating the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional animal serum-based media. This innovative solution supports the growth of diverse animal cell types and tissues, enabling clients to produce sustainable meat products while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of conventional meat production.
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 manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Nature Preserve
Seed Round in 2023
Nature Preserve operates a subscription-based platform that combines life cycle assessment (LCA) and blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of food supply chains. Aimed at food distributors and processors, the platform enables users to track and minimize the emissions associated with food products. Additionally, Nature Preserve focuses on re-engineering avoidable food waste into healthy, high-quality products that are additive-free and have a long shelf life. By providing tools for climate impact analysis, the company helps clients create delicious, sustainable food options while addressing environmental concerns.
SmartBite
Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.
Yindii
Seed Round in 2022
Yindii is a food rescue app designed to combat food waste and lower carbon emissions associated with unsold food surplus. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects restaurants and cafes with surplus food to consumers seeking discounted meals. Users can access the application to locate participating eateries, place orders online, and conveniently pick up their purchases. By facilitating these transactions, Yindii enables food retailers to minimize losses related to food waste while providing affordable meal options for consumers, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition
Seed Round in 2022
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable and nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing all-natural, organic products that incorporate innovative ingredients such as probiotics, nutritional yeast, and cultured meat. BioCraft aims to promote the health of pets while minimizing environmental impact and animal harm. The company's unique approach leverages green biotechnology to produce its offerings, which are available for purchase online. Through its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, BioCraft Pet Nutrition stands out as a pioneer in the pet food industry.
Ingrediome
Seed Round in 2022
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Halla
Convertible Note in 2022
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
Abby's Better
Seed Round in 2022
Abby's Better specializes in producing healthy nut butter-based snacks that serve as nutritious alternatives for consumers seeking sweet options. The company's product line features a variety of all-natural flavors that are gluten-free, peanut-free, and free from additives and preservatives. With offerings that cater to vegan and paleo diets, Abby's Better aims to provide enjoyable and guilt-free snacking solutions, whether enjoyed on toast, with fruit, or directly by the spoonful.
EasyFresh Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
EasyFresh Technologies is an agri-tech startup focused on enhancing the supply chain for fresh produce. The company has developed a platform that connects farmers directly with retailers, serving as a mediator that simplifies the procurement and delivery process. By leveraging technology, EasyFresh Technologies engages farmers, improves the purchasing experience, and provides accurate price predictions. This approach allows clients to eliminate intermediaries and marketplaces, thereby streamlining the distribution of fresh produce from farms to shop owners.
Harmony Baby Nutrition
Seed Round in 2022
Harmony is a biotechnology startup that creates human breast milk protein-based infant nutrition designed to help human babies thrive. It is the world’s first dairy-free, allergen-free and environmentally friendly infant nutrition. Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.
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.
Forte Protein
Seed Round in 2022
Forte Protein is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Trumansburg, New York. The company focuses on developing an expression system to produce bio-identical animal proteins, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture. By offering a complete spectrum of plant-based proteins that mimic the characteristics of animal proteins, Forte Protein seeks to eliminate the carbon footprint associated with animal farming, thus catering to consumers looking for environmentally friendly protein options.
SupplyNote
Series A in 2022
SupplyNote is a B2B platform that specializes in streamlining and digitalizing supply chain management for the food and beverage industry. The company focuses on simplifying the procurement process by connecting restaurant owners with suppliers, thereby enhancing transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Its platform provides various solutions, including automated purchasing, vendor management, and real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, SupplyNote offers backend services that support daily restaurant operations, such as food packaging, pest control, housekeeping, and payment processing. By enabling restaurants to reduce turnaround times and execution costs, SupplyNote allows businesses to concentrate on their core competencies and enhances the overall logistics and inventory management within the food industry.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2022
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein and additives for food and feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into safe and natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative approach enables the food industry to access sustainable protein sources, addressing the needs of a growing global population while also contributing to climate change mitigation through effective carbon capture and utilization.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2022
microTERRA is focused on creating sustainable food ingredients by utilizing the unique properties of Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its ability to purify water while generating valuable functional ingredients. One of its key products, Flora, enhances sweetness perception and allows for reduced sugar content in food formulations, effectively masking undesirable flavors from high-intensity sweeteners. This innovative approach positions microTERRA within a substantial market opportunity in the food industry. As an ingredient platform, the company aims to develop additional specialty ingredients in a sustainable manner, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food supply chain.
West Bourne
Seed Round in 2022
West Bourne is a producer of snacks and packaged goods that emphasizes sustainability and quality. The company offers a variety of products, including baking mixes, snacks, and sauces, all made from organic ingredients sourced from farms practicing regenerative agriculture. Committed to environmental responsibility, West Bourne utilizes plastic-free, biodegradable packaging for its products, enabling consumers to make healthier and more sustainable food choices.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2022
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
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.
Hexafly
Seed Round in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
CellCrine
Seed Round in 2022
CellCrine focuses on discovering enzymes that transform cell culture for the cell-based meats industry. CellCrine was founded in 2021and was headquartered in United, States.
RxDiet
Seed Round in 2022
RxDiet is a developer of a nutritional guidance platform that leverages artificial intelligence and automation to provide personalized meal solutions and health interventions. The company partners with national food retailers and leading health plans to deliver fresh groceries tailored to individual cultural and lifestyle preferences. This approach not only promotes a balanced diet but also aims to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and cost savings for users. By integrating "food as medicine" principles, RxDiet addresses the growing demand for effective nutritional support in healthcare.
Edge Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Edge Foods is a New York City-based company that addresses the scaling challenges within the cultured meat industry. The company specializes in developing scalable platform technology designed to produce high-performing and cost-effective growth factors and recombinant proteins. By focusing on creating tasty and affordable meat alternatives, Edge Foods aims to cater to meat lovers while promoting health and environmental sustainability.
Bramble
Convertible Note in 2022
Bramble is a distributor focused on pet food products, specializing in the development of plant-based pet foods that aim to reduce reliance on animal-derived ingredients. The company offers fully plant-based options that replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of meat, allowing pet owners to provide their animals with a nutritious diet devoid of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful substances. Through its innovative approach, Bramble seeks to promote healthier eating habits for pets while contributing to environmental sustainability.
TinyChef
Convertible Note in 2022
TinyChef, originally known as Klovechef, operates as a cooking experience platform that enhances culinary and shopping experiences through innovative technology. By utilizing conversational AI, TinyChef transforms traditional recipe content into interactive, voice-guided instructions, making meal planning and cooking more engaging. The platform allows users to search, plan, shop, and cook in a streamlined manner, effectively bringing families together around home-cooked meals. Additionally, TinyChef integrates contextual, consent-based brand promotions into its offerings, enabling clients to gain marketing exposure while enhancing the cooking experience. Through its unique approach, TinyChef aims to revolutionize the way individuals engage with cooking and meal preparation.
Paragon Pure
Seed Round in 2022
Paragon Pure is a food company focused on developing natural ingredients that cater to contemporary dietary needs. The firm specializes in producing a healthy and sustainable structured fat and flavor system derived from upcycled rice bran, particularly for use in alternative proteins. By leveraging expertise in flavor encapsulation, process engineering, and physical chemistry, Paragon Pure aims to create genuine ingredients that deliver natural flavors, colors, and nutrients in wholesome foods. This approach enables consumers to fully enjoy the diverse flavors of various spices while adhering to healthier eating practices.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
Milk Moovement
Series A in 2022
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.
Nat4Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Nat4Bio is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing naturally-sourced edible coatings to protect fresh produce from spoilage and decay. Utilizing microbial fermentation of selected fungi and bacteria, the company creates cell-free compounds that harness the active principles of these microbes without using the organisms themselves. Their first product is a natural coating for fresh lemons, designed to replace traditional waxes and chemical fungicides. The coating is formulated from a proprietary blend of glucose-based biopolymers and natural antimicrobials, which help guard against microbial pathogens, oxidation, and dehydration. In addition to lemons, Nat4Bio is prototyping similar formulations for blueberries and avocados, with plans to expand its product offerings to cover a wide range of fruit types. By providing a safer and more sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides and waxes, Nat4Bio aims to enhance the safety, quality, and availability of fresh fruit while reducing food waste.
Oobli
Series B in 2022
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
Bosque Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to transform the meat alternatives market by offering products that are not only environmentally sustainable but also equitable and animal-free. Utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing, Bosque Foods specializes in creating meat alternatives that incorporate fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains. Their offerings are designed to provide consumers with a taste, nutritional profile, and price point comparable to traditional meat, ensuring a satisfying experience without compromising on quality or sustainability.
SmartBite
Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
Planetarians
Convertible Note in 2022
Planetarians is a seed stage Climate/FoodTech company based in the United States that specializes in the development of innovative ingredient technologies aimed at producing affordable and healthy plant-based proteins. The company focuses on creating alternative meat products using by-products such as spent soybeans from vegetable oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation. These carbon-negative meat alternatives not only serve as sustainable food options but also enable the fortification of various food products with natural protein and fiber derived from seeds. Planetarians has gained recognition in the industry, being featured in prominent publications and conferences for its contributions to sustainable food solutions.
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.
Unicorn Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2022
Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing a next-generation biomanufacturing platform to power the cell-based manufacturing revolution, starting with cultivated meat. By providing a clear path to affordably and rapidly scale cultivated meat, we will improve human and planetary health and drive the transition to animal-free agriculture.
Simply Good Jars
Seed Round in 2022
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.
Millennia TEA
Seed Round in 2022
Millennia TEA, founded in 2016 and based in Saint John, Canada, specializes in the production and sale of a unique category of tea known as Fresh-leaf. This innovative approach involves picking, washing, and flash-freezing tea leaves, which preserves their natural properties and nutritional benefits. By avoiding conventional heating and drying methods, Millennia TEA aims to enhance health and well-being through antioxidant-rich teas that support immune function, cognitive health, and overall longevity. The company is committed to providing consumers with the freshest and most nutrient-dense teas available, promoting clarity, focus, energy, and a positive mood. Products are available through physical retail locations as well as online.
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 growing marine-animal cells to create alternatives to traditional fish and seafood, including bluefin tuna. By offering a variety of responsibly produced food options, Finless Foods aims to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs while promoting sustainability and better ocean health. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with healthy and accessible seafood alternatives, enabling them to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on flavor or variety.
Ingest
Seed Round in 2022
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.
Lypid
Seed Round in 2022
Lypid specializes in the production of vegan fats designed to replicate the taste and functionality of animal fats. By utilizing animal-free proteins and a novel formulation combined with microencapsulation techniques, Lypid creates a product that mimics the texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of traditional fats. This innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier alternative that contains minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and lower trans fat content, contributing to a decrease in the carbon-intensive reliance on animal sources.
NovoNutrients
Convertible Note in 2022
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein and additives for food and feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into safe and natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative approach enables the food industry to access sustainable protein sources, addressing the needs of a growing global population while also contributing to climate change mitigation through effective carbon capture and utilization.
Nat4Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Nat4Bio is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing naturally-sourced edible coatings to protect fresh produce from spoilage and decay. Utilizing microbial fermentation of selected fungi and bacteria, the company creates cell-free compounds that harness the active principles of these microbes without using the organisms themselves. Their first product is a natural coating for fresh lemons, designed to replace traditional waxes and chemical fungicides. The coating is formulated from a proprietary blend of glucose-based biopolymers and natural antimicrobials, which help guard against microbial pathogens, oxidation, and dehydration. In addition to lemons, Nat4Bio is prototyping similar formulations for blueberries and avocados, with plans to expand its product offerings to cover a wide range of fruit types. By providing a safer and more sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides and waxes, Nat4Bio aims to enhance the safety, quality, and availability of fresh fruit while reducing food waste.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
Living Food
Series A in 2022
Living Food specializes in the development of packaged food and beverage brands aimed at delivering fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food enables customers to enjoy sustainable and chemical-free food products. Additionally, the company emphasizes environmental responsibility in its operations, contributing positively to ecological well-being.
ENTR
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.
Upright
Convertible Note in 2021
Upright is a Branford, USA-based eCommerce company that specializes in producing instant oat milk powder. This product is designed to cater to lactose-intolerant consumers by providing a high-protein, allergen-free alternative to traditional dairy milk. Upright's oat milk powder is enriched with oat protein, prebiotic fiber, calcium, and vitamins, ensuring that customers receive essential nutrients without the allergens or environmental concerns associated with dairy. The company ships its products directly to consumers, facilitating convenient access to a plant-based milk option.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
Veloz Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
Upright
Seed Round in 2021
Upright is a Branford, USA-based eCommerce company that specializes in producing instant oat milk powder. This product is designed to cater to lactose-intolerant consumers by providing a high-protein, allergen-free alternative to traditional dairy milk. Upright's oat milk powder is enriched with oat protein, prebiotic fiber, calcium, and vitamins, ensuring that customers receive essential nutrients without the allergens or environmental concerns associated with dairy. The company ships its products directly to consumers, facilitating convenient access to a plant-based milk option.
The EVERY Company
Series C in 2021
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
LiveKuna
Series A in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Aanika Biosciences
Series A in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2021
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
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