Astanor Ventures II

Kuleana creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites, using plants and biotechnology without the environmental and ethical consequences.

Operator of the fermentation-based protein contract manufacturer intended to help clients scale their operations. The company offers research and development services, upstream processing, and downstream finished product formulations, providing clients with a scaled and cost-efficient production of sustainable, diverse, and authentic analogs to animal-derived foods and ingredients.

Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

MeliBio, Inc., established in 2020 and located in Berkeley, California, specializes in producing vegan nectar products that serve as molecularly identical alternatives to honey. The company utilizes scientific technologies and synthetic biology to create honey-like products without relying on bees, addressing concerns related to biodiversity loss associated with commercial bee farming. By providing these innovative alternatives, MeliBio enables food producers to incorporate vegan nectar into their offerings, promoting a more sustainable approach to honey production.

Source.ag is accelerating access to fresh fruit and vegetables with A.I.-powered glasshouses. The company's team of experienced engineers and plant scientists has partnered with the growers to build the sector’s advanced artificial intelligence. Its proprietary algorithms simulate plant behavior to define and execute optimal cultivation strategies, taking into account millions of data points on climate, biology, and resources. By enabling more growers to operate more facilities more efficiently through pioneering technology, Source is making glasshouse agriculture accessible, profitable, and globally scalable. Together, they are on a mission to provide nutritious food to more people while using fewer resources.

Mi Terro is the world's first advanced material company that creates ocean degradable and home compostable flexible packaging materials made from agricultural waste. We are not turning agricultural waste into beverage or snack like other companies. Instead, we are giving agricultural waste a new life by repurposing it to replace plastic and paper-based materials and giving additional incomes to farmers all around the world. Our material accommodates a diverse range of fully compostable packaging applications for fresh produce, dry food, fashion, cleaning product, and standard product packaging. Our technology can potentially apply to any type of agricultural byproducts and surplus food, including plant, dairy, and vitamin supplement byproducts. Our process uses less energy than paper and plastic production while creating 90% less CO2 than plastic. We are replacing petroleum-based materials with protein-based materials made from agricultural waste. We are redefining the circular economy in which everything begins with agricultural waste and ends as compostable or biodegradable. We are taking a world problem and making it into a world solution. Our technologies will have more impact to the world than plant-based and cultivated meat.

Notpla Limited is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of sustainable packaging products aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Established in 2014 and formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla offers a variety of innovative items, including plastic-free takeaway food containers, biodegradable sachets, and waterproof cardboard boxes. The company’s products are designed to be naturally derived and biodegradable, requiring no specialized facilities for disposal. By focusing on advanced packaging solutions that can decompose naturally, Notpla seeks to contribute to a healthier planet and help customers minimize their plastic waste and carbon footprint.

Smallhold, Inc. is a farming technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the cultivation of mushrooms through innovative, climate-controlled mini farms. Established in 2017, the company employs automated and modular growing systems that are remotely managed and available on a subscription basis. This technology allows food industry professionals, such as restaurants and grocery stores, to produce a consistent and reliable supply of local mushrooms tailored to their specific needs, regardless of external climatic conditions or market fluctuations. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Smallhold develops precise climate recipes to optimize mushroom growth, ultimately shortening the supply chain and enhancing the accessibility of fresh produce.

Noquo Foods AB, founded in 2019 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing plant-based food alternatives, particularly plant-based cheeses. The company aims to create cheese products that not only excel in taste and nutrition but also utilize the planet's resources responsibly. Noquo Foods seeks to make its products accessible to a wide audience while striving to become a preferred choice among chefs and restaurants.

v2food is a plant-based meat startup that produces legume-based meat alternatives. The company v2 product is a delicious, nutritious alternative for anyone who loves the taste of meat but doesn’t want to get it from animals. It is a safe space to connect with like-minded people and create positive relationships with food that will help them feed the planet in a sustainable way. v2food was founded by Nick Hazell in 2019 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Kuleana creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites, using plants and biotechnology without the environmental and ethical consequences.

Aphea.Bio NV/SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gent, Belgium, specializes in the manufacture of biopesticides and biostimulants aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. The company focuses on developing next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, providing alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, which face increasing regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, Aphea.Bio creates innovative biostimulants that enhance crop growth by improving nutrient uptake from the soil. Its products are designed to increase crop yields and protect against specific fungal diseases, contributing to more sustainable farming practices.

Apeel Sciences, based in California, addresses the global food waste crisis by developing plant-derived solutions that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Founded in 2012, the company creates pre-and post-harvest products using natural plant extracts, such as Edipeel and Invisipeel, which protect fruits and vegetables from environmental factors and pre-harvest issues. These innovations effectively double the lifespan of harvested crops without refrigeration, helping to reduce spoilage and conserve resources like water and energy. By leveraging materials found in the skins, peels, and seeds of fruits and vegetables, Apeel aims to minimize food waste and promote sustainability throughout the supply chain. The company's efforts are supported by a range of private investors and philanthropic organizations.

Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Infarm, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in indoor vertical farming systems designed to cultivate a variety of produce, including herbs, lettuce, vegetables, and fruits. The company merges advanced vertical farming techniques with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and machine learning to create a resilient and transparent food system. Infarm's smart modular farms are strategically distributed in urban areas, allowing city residents access to fresh produce while promoting self-sufficiency in food production. With a focus on research and development, patented technologies, and a diverse team of experts, Infarm aims to enhance the safety, quality, and environmental sustainability of food in urban settings.

Kuleana creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites, using plants and biotechnology without the environmental and ethical consequences.

Kuleana creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites, using plants and biotechnology without the environmental and ethical consequences.

Noquo Foods AB, founded in 2019 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing plant-based food alternatives, particularly plant-based cheeses. The company aims to create cheese products that not only excel in taste and nutrition but also utilize the planet's resources responsibly. Noquo Foods seeks to make its products accessible to a wide audience while striving to become a preferred choice among chefs and restaurants.

Notpla Limited is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of sustainable packaging products aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Established in 2014 and formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla offers a variety of innovative items, including plastic-free takeaway food containers, biodegradable sachets, and waterproof cardboard boxes. The company’s products are designed to be naturally derived and biodegradable, requiring no specialized facilities for disposal. By focusing on advanced packaging solutions that can decompose naturally, Notpla seeks to contribute to a healthier planet and help customers minimize their plastic waste and carbon footprint.

Operator of an online information portal intended specifically for gut health and nutrition. The company's online platform allows its users to share their conditions, and get tips, recipes and solutions for the issues from nutritionists and dieticians and also provides nutritional health bars to its customers, enabling consumers to help improve gut health.

Infarm, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in indoor vertical farming systems designed to cultivate a variety of produce, including herbs, lettuce, vegetables, and fruits. The company merges advanced vertical farming techniques with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and machine learning to create a resilient and transparent food system. Infarm's smart modular farms are strategically distributed in urban areas, allowing city residents access to fresh produce while promoting self-sufficiency in food production. With a focus on research and development, patented technologies, and a diverse team of experts, Infarm aims to enhance the safety, quality, and environmental sustainability of food in urban settings.

Garten, Inc. distributes vegan, gluten free, organic, and non GMO food products for individuals and offices in Silicon Valley, California. The company offers healthy snacks, coffee and tea, fresh produce, beverages, dairy products, and equipment. It also provides a slack wellness application that enables employees behavior across nutrition, rest, yoga, meditate, exercise, detox, and emotional wellbeing dimensions. Garten, Inc. was formerly known as Oh My Green, Inc. and changed its name to Garten, Inc. in June, 2020. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

La Ruche qui dit Oui is an e-commerce platform where users group themselves to buy directly from their local farmers. “Online food co-op La Ruche Qui Dit Oui! combines an internet speciality – cutting out the middleman in the supply chain connecting consumers with producers – with grass-roots social networking. The yes-saying beehive of the name represents the consumers who club together to source a food order: when the required size is met, the order is triggered and the consumers receive their goods. With 467 hives across France it's generating a, er, buzz.”