Bits x Bites

Bits x Bites is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Shanghai, China. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups that address challenges within the global food system. It focuses on companies innovating across various segments of the food supply chain, including agriculture, production, distribution, logistics, consumer goods, and food services. By concentrating on the Chinese market, Bits x Bites aims to support the development of technologies that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of food systems.

Matilda Ho

Founder and Managing Director

Cathy Jin

Principal

Dee Zheng

Principal

Hengda Zhou

Managing Partner

Joseph Zhou

Investment Partner

Xiaoming Qiu

Analyst

Past deals in Food Processing

Next Gen Foods

Series A in 2022
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Believer

Series B in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Next Gen Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Believer

Convertible Note in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Alchemy FoodTech

Venture Round in 2020
Alchemy FoodTech is a food science and technology company focused on developing innovative active food ingredients aimed at combating diabetes. The company emphasizes preventive healthcare, striving to ensure that individuals do not develop diabetes in the first place. By integrating advanced food, bio, and medical technologies into everyday foods, Alchemy FoodTech enhances disease management for diabetics and promotes diabetes prevention for the general public. They offer a plant-based fiber blend designed to slow glucose release from refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, while also providing a higher fiber content than brown rice. This powdered blend can be easily incorporated into meals without altering the taste, texture, or appearance of the food, helping users achieve a balanced diet.

Believer

Series A in 2019
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Alchemy FoodTech

Seed Round in 2019
Alchemy FoodTech is a food science and technology company focused on developing innovative active food ingredients aimed at combating diabetes. The company emphasizes preventive healthcare, striving to ensure that individuals do not develop diabetes in the first place. By integrating advanced food, bio, and medical technologies into everyday foods, Alchemy FoodTech enhances disease management for diabetics and promotes diabetes prevention for the general public. They offer a plant-based fiber blend designed to slow glucose release from refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, while also providing a higher fiber content than brown rice. This powdered blend can be easily incorporated into meals without altering the taste, texture, or appearance of the food, helping users achieve a balanced diet.

Alchemy FoodTech

Seed Round in 2018
Alchemy FoodTech is a food science and technology company focused on developing innovative active food ingredients aimed at combating diabetes. The company emphasizes preventive healthcare, striving to ensure that individuals do not develop diabetes in the first place. By integrating advanced food, bio, and medical technologies into everyday foods, Alchemy FoodTech enhances disease management for diabetics and promotes diabetes prevention for the general public. They offer a plant-based fiber blend designed to slow glucose release from refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, while also providing a higher fiber content than brown rice. This powdered blend can be easily incorporated into meals without altering the taste, texture, or appearance of the food, helping users achieve a balanced diet.

Believer

Seed Round in 2018
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Inspecto Solutions

Seed Round in 2017
Inspecto Solutions Ltd specializes in developing a portable nanoscale scanner designed to detect food contaminants quickly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Israel, the company provides an application that serves a wide range of stakeholders in the food industry, including farmers, producers, suppliers, buyers, retailers, and quality assurers. Inspecto's technology overcomes the limitations of traditional laboratory methods, allowing users to identify contaminants in minutes rather than relying on lengthy sampling processes. The solution offers real-time analysis of various parameters and integrates cloud storage with blockchain technology to ensure data safety and enhance traceability. By enabling large volumes of scans, Inspecto Solutions aims to improve business performance through effective quality assurance and supply chain management.
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