Brinc

Brinc is an accelerator firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm accelerates startups that focus on a diverse range of sectors, including blockchain technology, alternative protein, health technology, agritech, smart cities, clean technology, food technology, logistics, mobility, proptech, and fintech. Brinc operates 15 multidisciplinary accelerator programs across seven countries, aiming to foster a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. The company also develops training programs in China for incubators, accelerators, and investment firms, enhancing the overall quality of startups in the region and facilitating future investment opportunities. Brinc collaborates with various global corporations, government organizations, and educational institutions, providing support in distributed innovation and venture-building. As a leader in venture acceleration, Brinc strives to create impactful relationships that align equity interests between startups and their investors.

Manav Gupta

Founder and CEO

Heriberto Saldivar Massimi

Managing Director

Bay McLaughlin

Co-Founder

Past deals in Food

Muu

Seed Round in 2023
Muu is a company that produces animal-free dairy products. It specializes in creating milk proteins using precision fermentation with proprietary microbes, replicating the distinct properties and flavors of traditional dairy products without the need for cows.

Meat.The End

Series A in 2023
Meat.The End is a company focused on developing innovative protein texturizing technologies aimed at transforming plant-based meat alternatives. By utilizing advanced extrusion processing, the company enhances the texture and appearance of plant-based products to closely resemble animal proteins. This technology addresses a significant barrier to consumer adoption of meat substitutes, as the texture of many existing alternatives often falls short of expectations. Meat.The End's solutions enable producers of plant-based proteins to create nutritionally balanced products that offer a more convincing and satisfying eating experience, ultimately facilitating the mass production of healthier alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Through its industry-oriented approach, the company contributes to the advancement of the plant-based food sector.

Bluana

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bluana Foods, founded in 2022 and based in Bucuresti, Romania, is dedicated to producing plant-based seafood alternatives aimed at reducing the consumption of ocean fish. The company specializes in creating products like sashimi-grade fish filets that mimic traditional seafood species, including tuna and salmon. By utilizing algae extracts and molecular gastronomy techniques, Bluana Foods offers nutritious alternatives that allow consumers to maintain a balanced diet while transitioning to plant-based options.

Zero Cow Factory

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zero Cow Factory is a pioneering company in the food industry, specializing in the production of animal-free milk proteins and dairy products. Utilizing advanced bioengineering and precision fermentation, the company has developed a patented technology that replicates nature-identical milk proteins, enabling the creation of real dairy products that are ethical, safe, and delicious without involving any animals. Their offerings are free from lactose, antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol, and saturated fats. Additionally, Zero Cow Factory's innovative process significantly reduces environmental impact, achieving 99% less land use, 98% less water use, 84% less CO2 emissions, and 65% less energy consumption compared to traditional dairy practices. By providing consumers with dairy alternatives that closely resemble the taste and texture of cow milk, Zero Cow Factory is redefining the future of dairy products.

Øzers

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Øzers is a French foodtech company that specializes in developing innovative sports nutrition products that prioritize both performance and health. Led by a professional boxer and engineer, the company collaborates with biotech engineers and medical professionals to create formulations that utilize only healthy, plant-based ingredients. Its offerings include ultra-functional edible supplements made from vegetable proteins, microalgae, vitamins, and minerals. By focusing on the benefits of natural components, Øzers aims to help athletes optimize their performance without compromising their health.

Daydaycook

Funding Round in 2022
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes. DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books. With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'

Umami Bioworks

Seed Round in 2022
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Magic Valley

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Magic Valley is an Australian startup focused on producing lab-grown meat by cultivating animal cells in a laboratory setting. The company employs a clean and ethical process, which begins with obtaining cells through a biopsy from live animals. These cells are then cultured in a bioreactor using FBS-free media, where they are reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells. Subsequently, the cells are characterized and differentiated into muscle and fat tissues to create real meat products. This innovative approach aims to meet the growing global demand for animal-based food options while allowing restaurants and food service providers to eliminate animals from their supply chains, thereby reducing biological and disease risks associated with traditional meat production. Through its sustainable practices, Magic Valley seeks to contribute to feeding the future without compromising animal welfare or environmental integrity.

Ambrosia Bio

Seed Round in 2022
Ambrosia Bio is focused on developing an innovative enzyme technology platform capable of converting obesity-promoting sugars, such as sucrose, into minimal-calorie rare sugars like allulose. The company’s enzyme-based bioprocess technology aims to achieve greater catalytic efficiency than existing methods, facilitating the economically viable mass production of allulose. This technology not only allows for the integration of low-calorie sugar substitutes into food products but also enables clients to transform natural sugar sources, such as fruits, into various low-to-no-calorie sweeteners. By conducting comprehensive biochemical and structural analysis of engineered proteins, Ambrosia Bio contributes to the creation of healthier food options by effectively reducing dietary sugar content.

Mzansi Meat

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mzansi Meat is a food tech company that grows meat directly from cells by developing scalable technology without concerns related to health, climate, or animal welfare. It is a cell-cultured meat startup that develops cultured beef.

Root Kitchen

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Root Kitchen is a plant-based frozen-ready meal startup that operates in the direct-to-consumer meal subscription and retail markets. The company specializes in delivering nutritious and delicious plant-based meals, providing consumers with convenient, quality vegan alternatives to traditional meals. Root Kitchen's offerings include a variety of frozen dishes crafted by chefs, ensuring that customers have access to wholesome and satisfying meal options at any time.

Good Food Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Good Food Technologies is a Hong Kong-based startup specializing in innovative food research and development, as well as manufacturing. The company focuses on creating plant-based meat products using non-GMO soy as the primary protein source. By offering vegetarian alternatives, Good Food Technologies aims to provide consumers with healthier and sustainable options to replace traditional meat.

Jack & Bry

Series A in 2022
Jack and Bry to create a jackfruit food tech company delivering into multiple markets with a carbon-negative supply chain, resulting in a sustainable ecosystem where we can live life to the full. Providing the tastiest, meatiest, meat-free meats on the planet made from jackfruit. Jack and Bry is producing tasty, tender and nutritious alternatives for the meat and fish markets. Meeting global demand for flexitarians and meat-eaters, looking to reduce their intake. Jack & Bry is founded by Bryony Tinn-Disbury and Jennifer Pardoe in 2019and is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

Meat Fresh

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Meat Fresh is a plant-based product brand using soy protein as raw material.

Got Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Got Foods is a European foodtech company focused on producing innovative dairy alternatives for individuals with lactose intolerance. The company specializes in developing plant-based food products that are dairy-free and gluten-free, catering to the growing demand for healthier lifestyle options. By prioritizing taste and health, Got Foods aims to enable consumers to enjoy satisfying food while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.

Clear Meat

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clear Meat is a lab-based meat company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the meat industry. The company specializes in producing cell-based meat, focusing on chicken cells and clumped plant-based cells cultivated through in-vitro techniques. By creating products with a texture resembling minced chicken, Clear Meat aims to provide nutritious and affordable alternatives for consumers. Their offerings cater primarily to non-vegetarians, ensuring that the meat is safe and hygienic for consumption. Through its initiatives, Clear Meat seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable meat options while maintaining the sensory qualities that consumers expect.

Yoconut Dairy Free

Seed Round in 2021
Yoconut Dairy Free is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in producing plant-based coconut yogurt. Its offerings include a variety of flavors such as Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Coconut, Lemon Cream, and Pineapple. The yogurt is crafted from creamy coconut milk and is designed to be healthy and allergy-friendly, containing natural electrolytes and no added sugars. Yoconut aims to provide a delicious and nutritious alternative for those seeking gluten-free and plant-based food options.

Sophie's Bionutrients

Seed Round in 2021
Sophie's Bionutrients is a company focused on creating sustainable plant-based proteins derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. By employing strain optimization, precision fermentation, and protein extraction methods, the company develops high-purity protein powders with various functionalities. These innovative products cater to the food industry, particularly in the production of imitation seafood, offering an alternative that aligns with growing demands for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources.

Exponential Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Exponential Foods is a food tech company focused on plant-based food with a flavor. They create delicious foods that replace animal protein with plant protein. They envision foods that improve their health, help reduce global warming and promote a compassionate culture by not killing animals.

Update Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Update Foods is a producer of vegan dairy products focused on facilitating the transition to a plant-based diet. The company specializes in creating affordable and nutritious alternatives to traditional dairy items, using algae as a primary ingredient. This innovative approach allows Update Foods to offer a diverse range of animal-free milk and other dairy substitutes that mimic the taste and texture of conventional dairy products while ensuring minimal environmental impact and no harm to animals. By prioritizing both taste and sustainability, Update Foods aims to provide consumers with enjoyable plant-based options that align with their dietary preferences.

Nature Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Nature Foods is a food and beverage company specializing in healthy and delicious plant-based dairy alternatives. The company produces a range of vegan-friendly products, including plant-based milk alternatives, pea snacks, and muesli, all designed to meet the needs of modern consumers. By focusing on quality ingredients, Nature Foods aims to provide nutritious options that are rich in plant protein, vitamins, and calcium. The brand is committed to offering environmentally sustainable food products at affordable prices, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking both taste and nutritional value in their diet.

FairFlavor Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FairFlavor develops nutritious vegan alternative dairy food made of a super nut from Indonesia using a patented fermentation technology

CellX

Seed Round in 2021
CellX is pioneering the production of mushroom protein derived from morel mycelium fermentation, aiming to create innovative ingredient and product solutions suitable for savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. The company is actively involved in the commercialization of cultivated meat by licensing existing intellectual properties and developing advanced technology offerings, including suspension cell lines and serum-free media. These technologies have achieved impressive results, such as a cell density of 30 million cells per milliliter and a media cost of less than five dollars per liter, with successful testing conducted at a 2,000-liter scale. Additionally, CellX utilizes 3D bioprinting technology in its development of cell-cultivated meat products, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and the provision of environmentally friendly and healthy animal protein alternatives.

The Raging Pig Company

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Raging Pig Company is a Hamburg-based foodtech start-up founded in 2022, specializing in the development and distribution of plant-based alternatives to pork products. The company focuses on creating innovative offerings, including vegan bacon and German sausage alternatives, with the ambitious goal of replacing 1.5 billion pigs in the global food system. By providing cruelty-free and healthy food options, The Raging Pig Company aims to make cooking enjoyable and accessible for consumers looking for sustainable alternatives.

Upfood IVS

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upfood is a food tech company upcycling surplus fresh produce and industry side streams into nutritious vegan ingredients.

Harmony Baby Nutrition

Seed Round in 2021
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.

CellX

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CellX is pioneering the production of mushroom protein derived from morel mycelium fermentation, aiming to create innovative ingredient and product solutions suitable for savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. The company is actively involved in the commercialization of cultivated meat by licensing existing intellectual properties and developing advanced technology offerings, including suspension cell lines and serum-free media. These technologies have achieved impressive results, such as a cell density of 30 million cells per milliliter and a media cost of less than five dollars per liter, with successful testing conducted at a 2,000-liter scale. Additionally, CellX utilizes 3D bioprinting technology in its development of cell-cultivated meat products, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and the provision of environmentally friendly and healthy animal protein alternatives.

New Singularity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
New Singularity is a startup that produces plant-based seafood using mycelium fermentation technology.

HaoFood

Seed Round in 2020
HaoFood is a pioneering company in the plant-based meat sector, specifically focused on developing realistic and delicious plant-based chicken products. The company's founders identified a gap in the market, noting consumer dissatisfaction with existing offerings that often had a tofu-like texture. With a significant portion of the Chinese population seeking to reduce meat consumption, HaoFood addresses this demand by utilizing peanut protein as the primary ingredient, which allows for a strong and elastic texture that mimics traditional chicken products. This innovation not only caters to the taste preferences of flexitarians and vegetarians but also aims to provide a satisfying alternative to comfort foods like fried chicken. Led by a team of seasoned professionals with expertise in entrepreneurship and food technology, HaoFood employs proprietary extrusion technology and formulation to produce affordable and sustainable plant-based chicken options, contributing to a growing trend of healthier eating in China.

Shandi

Seed Round in 2020
Shandi Global is a company focused on developing technology for the production of plant-based meat substitutes that closely mimic the amino acid and protein profiles of traditional meats. This innovation aims to expand the versatility of plant-based offerings beyond conventional formats like patties, nuggets, and sausages. Shandi's products are crafted from organic natural ingredients such as water, beans, lentils, cold-pressed oil, herbs, and vegetables. This commitment to using wholesome components allows businesses to integrate plant-based options into their menus without altering existing recipes, promoting accessibility and affordability in the plant-based food market.

Fybraworks Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

Orbillion Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Orbillion Bio, Inc. is a food-tech company based in Fremont, California, focused on developing cultured meat products derived from heritage cattle breeds. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes small tissue samples from high-quality heritage animals to produce premium cell-based meat products. Orbillion Bio aims to harness the potential of cell-cultured meat to provide delicious and nutritious food that is sustainable and accessible. By sourcing heritage cell lines directly from farmers, the company emphasizes a commitment to quality and sustainability in its production processes.

Frij

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Frij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food daily

Fybraworks Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

Aurora Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Aurora Foods aims to be a product that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone, its products strive to be healthier than traditional sweets by using patented technology that enables slower sugar release in the bloodstream.

Aurora Foods

Seed Round in 2020
The Company is a producer and marketer of premium branded food products including DUNCAN HINES baking mixes, LOG CABIN and MRS. BUTTERWORTH'S syrup, VAN DE KAMP'S and MRS. PAUL'S frozen seafood, AUNT JEMIMA frozen breakfast products and CELESTE frozen pizza.

Avant

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Avant is the first cultivated meat company in Greater China and the first cultivated fish company in Asia.

Cell Farm / Granja Celular S.A.

Seed Round in 2019
Provide the world with a surpassing product, using technology to leverage our capabilities. We are making meat without killing a single animal. In the short term, we will be the world's providers of stem cells lines; a basic starter material that the upcoming clean meat industry will need.

Journey Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a machine learning-driven software platform that serves the packaged food industry, focusing on enhancing product monitoring and development for consumer packaged goods companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. The company offers enterprise technology designed to streamline innovation and decision-making, enabling food companies to efficiently transition from concept to commercialization. Journey Foods' software provides tools for configuring consumer preferences, generating optimized product formulations, and delivering automated insights on compliance, nutrition, and sustainability. With a robust database containing over 1 billion ingredient insights, Journey Foods utilizes advanced algorithms to offer dynamic analysis and optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. The platform supports management teams in making informed strategic decisions and facilitates the monitoring of products within the expansive $3 trillion packaged foods market, ultimately improving nutrition, cost efficiency, and sustainability across product lines.

On2cook

Pre Seed Round in 2019
On2Cook is a developer of an innovative smart cooking device that integrates multiple cooking methods, including induction, flames, and microwaves, to enhance the culinary experience. This patented device is designed to save time in the kitchen while ensuring that food retains its natural color, texture, and essential nutrients. Additionally, On2Cook offers an IoT-assisted app that provides users with automated cooking features, facilitates connections with food delivery services, and allows for recipe sharing. This combination of technology and culinary efficiency positions On2Cook as a leader in modern cooking solutions.

Naka Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Naka Foods is focused on developing micro algae-based. After the market launch of the Spirulina nutrition bar.

Avant Meats

Seed Round in 2019
Avant Meats is a biotechnology company that specializes in the production of cell-based animal protein food products, specifically focusing on fish and marine proteins. The company has developed an end-to-end technology platform that enables the production of nutritious and flavorful fish proteins directly from fish cells, eliminating the need for traditional fishing practices. This innovative approach allows for the sustainable cultivation of animal-free protein, ensuring that the resulting products are free from pollutants and produced in a fully contained environment. Avant Meats aims to provide customers with high-quality, sustainable protein options for various applications, including food, skincare, and functional use, while advancing commercial product innovation and intellectual property in the field.

Omni

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Omni is a plant-based pet food company from the UK, that is developing healthy, sustainable food for dogs.

Phuture

Seed Round in 2019
Phuture Limited is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in producing plant-based minced meat products. Focused on sustainability, Phuture aims to provide alternatives to traditional meat by offering non-genetically modified, halal options that closely mimic the taste and texture of pork. The company's proprietary processing technology incorporates rice into its product blend, enhancing the flavor and mouthfeel to create a satisfying experience for consumers. Through innovation in food technology, Phuture seeks to redefine the culinary landscape and promote healthier lifestyles by making plant-based eating more accessible and enjoyable.

Caskai

Seed Round in 2019
Caskai is a company that specializes in transforming coffee byproducts, specifically cascara, into innovative beverages. Cascara, the dried fruit of the coffee cherry, serves as the primary ingredient in Caskai's products, which are designed to provide a refreshing and health-conscious alternative to traditional drinks. These lightly carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages are rich in antioxidants and offer a variety of benefits, making them suitable for consumption during a workday or after physical activity. By utilizing cascara, Caskai not only creates enjoyable beverages but also contributes to sustainability by upcycling a byproduct that would otherwise be considered waste in the coffee production process.

Has Algae

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Has Algae is a company focused on enhancing the nutritional quality of everyday foods through the use of food-grade microalgae. The company develops products that serve as a comprehensive nutritional source, particularly for individuals following plant-based diets. By addressing common nutritional deficiencies, especially in omega fatty acids, Has Algae offers a unique nutrient profile that includes fats, proteins, and essential omega fatty acids. This enables consumers to adopt meat-free diets without compromising their nutritional intake, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Cerealthy

Seed Round in 2019
Cerealthy is an innovative company that specializes in producing the first vegetable milk capsules designed for use in coffee machines. Focusing on natural and vegan products, Cerealthy utilizes non-GMO nuts and grains to create its offerings, promoting a sustainable, plant-based approach. The company aims to cater to a diverse customer base, including individuals with lactose intolerance, by providing nutritious alternatives that align with contemporary dietary preferences. Through its unique product line, Cerealthy addresses the growing demand for convenient and healthy food solutions.

Plento

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Plento is a producer of alternative protein-based food products that aims to provide a healthy alternative to conventional snacks. The company specializes in creating snacks using a customized blend of insect and plant protein flours, which include ingredients such as beans, sorghum, chickpeas, and lupin. These products are designed to be rich in protein and offer a complete amino acid profile, while being low in carbohydrates and saturated fats. Plento's snacks are high in dietary fiber, iron, calcium, and vitamin B12, and are free from gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and soy, catering to various dietary preferences. With a focus on sustainability, Plento's production methods leave a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional snack manufacturing, enabling consumers to make healthier choices in their busy, on-the-go lifestyles.

HakkoBako

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HakkoBako specializes in a smart fermentation device designed for professional chefs, facilitating the creation of distinctive flavors through consistent and controlled fermentation processes. Utilizing advanced thermodynamic technology and Internet-of-Things components, the device simplifies the fermentation of a variety of foods and beverages, including bread, cheese, salami, beer, yogurt, kombucha, and miso. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, HakkoBako empowers chefs to enhance their culinary creations with precision and ease.

Know Your Food

Pre Seed Round in 2019
KYF produces plant-based, frozen fast-food alternatives for kids aged 9-17.

HakkoBako

Seed Round in 2019
HakkoBako specializes in a smart fermentation device designed for professional chefs, facilitating the creation of distinctive flavors through consistent and controlled fermentation processes. Utilizing advanced thermodynamic technology and Internet-of-Things components, the device simplifies the fermentation of a variety of foods and beverages, including bread, cheese, salami, beer, yogurt, kombucha, and miso. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, HakkoBako empowers chefs to enhance their culinary creations with precision and ease.

QA Chef

Pre Seed Round in 2018
QA Chef is a developer of a digital food safety traceability system aimed at enhancing compliance processes within large-volume catering facilities. The company's innovative technology incorporates a camera, barcode scanner, and infrared sensor to monitor food preparation, record safety data, and ensure accurate time and temperature tracking. By providing real-time insights into stock levels and facilitating instant reconciliation of procurement, QA Chef streamlines operations between quality assurance teams and chefs. This integration not only minimizes gaps and inaccuracies in food safety data but also enhances communication, boosts morale, and reduces staff turnover. Overall, QA Chef is transforming the catering industry by digitizing the vital processes of food safety record-keeping, ultimately allowing clients to achieve ingredient-to-customer traceability while increasing operational efficiency and productivity.

Advanced Catering Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Advanced Catering Solutions is a provider of catering food safety system that helps catering companies for compliance. The hardware and software system solves food safety and traceability problems for large-volume caterers, increasing compliance, efficiency, making chefs’ lives easier. It transforms the way large volume caterers work, this is done by generating a unique barcode for every batch of cooked or prepared food components that will provide accountability and traceability to the food supply chains. Colin Atkinson and David Cox launched it in Edgecliff, New South Wales in 2017.

ALGO

Seed Round in 2018
ALGO is hardware company that focuses on building IOT devices for grocery in-store shopping. 85% of the shoppers are not satisfied about the checkout experience within the grocery hypermarkets. This triggers a need to create a new mechanism that enables shoppers to grasp their items and get their payments sorted out without passing by the cashier queues. By having smart shopping baskets and trolleys, the shoppers will be able to use them to identify their shopping items and get the payments done automatically without the need to go through the cashier queues. Our solution carries the following benefits for grocery stores: • Saving up to $80,000 USD per eliminated cashier lane per year • Having a new revenue stream leveraging the revenue sharing mode with us • Having happy customers Shopper, on the other hand, will enjoy the following benefits: • No queues • In-store shopping assistance • Personalized offerings and discounts

GROUNDED

Seed Round in 2018
Grounded is a London-based food and beverage company founded in 2016, specializing in the production of healthy natural drinks. The company focuses on creating low-sugar and plant-based beverages, including protein milkshakes made from coconut milk. Grounded uses only raw ingredients sourced from nature, ensuring that its products provide a flavorful and nutritious alternative to traditional drinks. The packaging is environmentally friendly, utilizing materials derived from plants, which aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability while catering to health-conscious consumers.

Born

Seed Round in 2018
Food Technology

True NOSH

Pre Seed Round in 2018
True Nosh is an online marketplace and café that sell gluten Free and sugar-free foods.

Mzansi Meat

Mzansi Meat is a food tech company that grows meat directly from cells by developing scalable technology without concerns related to health, climate, or animal welfare. It is a cell-cultured meat startup that develops cultured beef.

Øzers

Øzers is a French foodtech company that specializes in developing innovative sports nutrition products that prioritize both performance and health. Led by a professional boxer and engineer, the company collaborates with biotech engineers and medical professionals to create formulations that utilize only healthy, plant-based ingredients. Its offerings include ultra-functional edible supplements made from vegetable proteins, microalgae, vitamins, and minerals. By focusing on the benefits of natural components, Øzers aims to help athletes optimize their performance without compromising their health.

Magic Valley

Magic Valley is an Australian startup focused on producing lab-grown meat by cultivating animal cells in a laboratory setting. The company employs a clean and ethical process, which begins with obtaining cells through a biopsy from live animals. These cells are then cultured in a bioreactor using FBS-free media, where they are reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells. Subsequently, the cells are characterized and differentiated into muscle and fat tissues to create real meat products. This innovative approach aims to meet the growing global demand for animal-based food options while allowing restaurants and food service providers to eliminate animals from their supply chains, thereby reducing biological and disease risks associated with traditional meat production. Through its sustainable practices, Magic Valley seeks to contribute to feeding the future without compromising animal welfare or environmental integrity.

Ambrosia Bio

Ambrosia Bio is focused on developing an innovative enzyme technology platform capable of converting obesity-promoting sugars, such as sucrose, into minimal-calorie rare sugars like allulose. The company’s enzyme-based bioprocess technology aims to achieve greater catalytic efficiency than existing methods, facilitating the economically viable mass production of allulose. This technology not only allows for the integration of low-calorie sugar substitutes into food products but also enables clients to transform natural sugar sources, such as fruits, into various low-to-no-calorie sweeteners. By conducting comprehensive biochemical and structural analysis of engineered proteins, Ambrosia Bio contributes to the creation of healthier food options by effectively reducing dietary sugar content.

Root Kitchen

Root Kitchen is a plant-based frozen-ready meal startup that operates in the direct-to-consumer meal subscription and retail markets. The company specializes in delivering nutritious and delicious plant-based meals, providing consumers with convenient, quality vegan alternatives to traditional meals. Root Kitchen's offerings include a variety of frozen dishes crafted by chefs, ensuring that customers have access to wholesome and satisfying meal options at any time.

Good Food Technologies

Good Food Technologies is a Hong Kong-based startup specializing in innovative food research and development, as well as manufacturing. The company focuses on creating plant-based meat products using non-GMO soy as the primary protein source. By offering vegetarian alternatives, Good Food Technologies aims to provide consumers with healthier and sustainable options to replace traditional meat.
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