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.
Cellivate Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Startup, with proprietary platform technologies and products that enable cellular meat companies to accelerate the growth of cells
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.
Alt Atlas
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Alt Atlas is an innovative company focused on developing an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform tailored for the alternative meat and dairy industries. The platform connects advanced cell lines and smart tools to accelerate production processes in a cost-effective manner. Initially targeting cultivated meat, the company's technology aims to tackle significant challenges in scaling up production, including the underutilization of AI and the scarcity of relevant cell lines. Alt Atlas offers a unique solution by providing proprietary, non-GMO bovine stem cell lines and customized AI-based services that enhance cell culture conditions for cultivated meat production. With a team possessing over 70 years of combined experience in academia and the food and agritech sectors, the company is well-equipped to drive innovation in this emerging field. Alt Atlas serves business-to-consumer companies engaged in producing cultivated meat, positioning itself as a crucial enabler of technological advancement within the cultivated meat ecosystem.
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.
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.
Rainfed Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rainfed Foods is a plant-based protein company established in 2020 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company focuses on producing sustainable and nutritious food options, utilizing climate-resilient underutilized crops such as millets. Rainfed Foods offers a variety of products, including plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, aimed at providing consumers with accessible vegan food choices. By prioritizing sustainability in its operations, Rainfed Foods contributes to the development of resilient food systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Startup, with proprietary platform technologies and products that enable cellular meat companies to accelerate the growth of cells
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.