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.
Past deals in Sustainability
Krako
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Krako is a decentralized AI infrastructure platform revolutionizing computing by reducing costs up to 10x through distributed systems. Its innovative three-layer architecture integrates edge devices, computing power contributors, and centralized orchestration to deliver scalable, efficient, and affordable AI solutions. Krako empowers developers, startups, and creators with tools to build AI applications without high infrastructure costs, while fostering sustainability and energy efficiency. With 270K+ tasks processed, 6,000+ active users, and growing traction, Krako is at the forefront of making AI accessible to all
Gaia Refinery
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Gaia Refinery is focused on developing innovative technologies to address environmental challenges through carbon removal. The company is creating wind-driven methane-capture technology aimed at producing rocket-grade natural gas. Additionally, Gaia specializes in Biomass Carbon Removal and Direct Air Capture technology, which effectively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and securely stores it in various forms, including underground, in oceans, soil, and trees. By providing these energy refining services, Gaia Refinery aims to contribute to the restoration of Earth's balance by offering cost-effective solutions for carbon removal from both the atmosphere and biomass.
Decomer Technology
Seed Round in 2024
Decomer Technology specializes in the development of innovative water-soluble and edible packaging materials. This company aims to provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic packaging, which poses environmental hazards. Its packaging solutions are plant-based, designed to dissolve in water, and comprised of natural components that can be easily composted. By offering water-soluble and edible containers, Decomer Technology seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable packaging options, catering to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses.
Poás Bioenergy
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Poás Bioenergy specializes in the design, fabrication, and implementation of carbon-negative biomass gasification systems that cater to the agricultural sector and the carbon market. The company focuses on transforming agricultural waste into biochar, which helps to regenerate soils and capture carbon emissions. Additionally, its systems provide a source of clean energy, empowering farmers to decarbonize their supply chains. By addressing both energy and environmental challenges, Poás Bioenergy contributes to sustainable agriculture and the reduction of carbon footprints.
CarbonBridge
Pre Seed Round in 2023
CarbonBridge is a climate-action company focused on reducing carbon dioxide and methane emissions through innovative technology. The company has developed direct-gas bioreactors that significantly enhance microbe productivity, enabling the conversion of waste greenhouse gases into carbon-negative methanol. This methanol is aimed at marine fuels and is produced using a unique bioconversion process that leverages microbial efficiency. CarbonBridge's approach not only aims to create a cost-effective method for methanol production but also incorporates custom hardware that facilitates the generation of carbon credits. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company conducts its research and development in Harlem, New York, and is supported by ARPA-E to further its mission of creating ultra-low carbon solutions.
Formwork.io
Seed Round in 2023
Formwork IO use Whole Life Carbon Thinking to create new technologies that assist developers and asset managers in winning the Net Zero Embodied Carbon race, increasing their contribution to decreasing the world's embodied carbon by 50% over the next 350 weeks. Formwork provides developers and asset managers with access to a wide choice of scalable carbon negative and neutral materials that may dramatically cut upfront carbon and Scope 3 emissions in the construction and building sector as an upfront and Scope 3 carbon specialist.
Mycorium Biotech
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Mycorium Biotech is an innovative company focused on upcycling waste to produce bioleather, a sustainable alternative to synthetic leather. By utilizing a fungal biotech platform, Mycorium Biotech efficiently converts waste materials into biodegradable leather, addressing the pressing sustainability issues within the fashion industry, which is one of the most polluting sectors globally. The company's mission aligns with the principles of responsible production and consumption, promoting eco-friendly materials that support the shift away from plastics. Mycorium Biotech aims to provide the fashion industry with organic bioleather, enabling consumers to make environmentally conscious choices in their garment selections.
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.
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.
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.
Abillion
Series A in 2022
Abillion is a global platform focused on promoting sustainable living by connecting consumers with vegan and cruelty-free products. It serves as a review and discovery hub that allows users to share their opinions on plant-based options while also helping businesses adapt to the growing demand for these products. Through its innovative peer-to-peer marketplace, Abillion has facilitated the discovery of vegan food and sustainable goods, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. The company has partnered with over 250,000 businesses to enhance their visibility among environmentally conscious consumers. Abillion prides itself on its diverse team, which represents nearly 20 nationalities, and emphasizes gender diversity, with women making up over half of its workforce. With a mission to make sustainable choices second nature for a billion people, Abillion strives to create a more sustainable future through community engagement and shared experiences.
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.
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.
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.
SenseGrass
Seed Round in 2020
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things devices and artificial intelligence software for agricultural applications. The company offers a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced analytics to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of soil and plant health. Its solutions are designed to assist a variety of stakeholders in the agriculture sector, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurance providers, and government agencies, by enabling more sustainable farming practices. SenseGrass's product suite includes tools for crop monitoring, pest and nutrient management, and process automation, all aimed at reducing chemical fertilizer use and increasing crop yields. The company's innovative approach utilizes technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and mobile applications, contributing to the advancement of digitized farming.
Rebolet
Seed Round in 2020
Rebolet is a company focused on enhancing the e-commerce return process through its innovative inventory management platform. By utilizing data analytics and artificial intelligence, Rebolet optimizes the management, monitoring, and resale of returned and overstock inventories, aiming to improve the recovery value for retailers. The platform not only streamlines stock returns and enhances profit margins but also promotes sustainability by minimizing waste associated with returned products, of which a significant portion ends up in landfills. By integrating returns into the e-commerce cycle, Rebolet assists businesses in managing their reverse supply chains efficiently while contributing to their sustainability objectives.
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.
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.
Seagrass Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Seagrass Technologies specializes in a novel approach to cultivating marine microalgae using non-potable water sources, such as seawater, and utilizing non-arable land, including areas affected by tsunamis. The company has developed a harvesting technology that captures carbon dioxide in open raceway ponds, which enhances sustainability and resource efficiency. By employing varied cultivation methods, Seagrass aims to increase yield capacity while reducing production costs. This innovative platform provides renewable alternatives that leverage naturally available organic nutrients, contributing to environmental sustainability and improved quality of life. Seagrass Technologies is positioned as a leader in utilizing marine resources to create environmentally friendly solutions.
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.
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.
Rebolet
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Rebolet is a company focused on enhancing the e-commerce return process through its innovative inventory management platform. By utilizing data analytics and artificial intelligence, Rebolet optimizes the management, monitoring, and resale of returned and overstock inventories, aiming to improve the recovery value for retailers. The platform not only streamlines stock returns and enhances profit margins but also promotes sustainability by minimizing waste associated with returned products, of which a significant portion ends up in landfills. By integrating returns into the e-commerce cycle, Rebolet assists businesses in managing their reverse supply chains efficiently while contributing to their sustainability objectives.
SenseGrass
Pre Seed Round in 2019
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things devices and artificial intelligence software for agricultural applications. The company offers a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced analytics to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of soil and plant health. Its solutions are designed to assist a variety of stakeholders in the agriculture sector, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurance providers, and government agencies, by enabling more sustainable farming practices. SenseGrass's product suite includes tools for crop monitoring, pest and nutrient management, and process automation, all aimed at reducing chemical fertilizer use and increasing crop yields. The company's innovative approach utilizes technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and mobile applications, contributing to the advancement of digitized farming.
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.
Scape Carbon
Scape Carbon specializes in developing coastal seawater reactors that capture and store CO2 from industrial sources and the atmosphere. The company's technology employs natural minerals to facilitate this process, simultaneously recovering critical metals essential for renewable energy technologies. By accelerating the ocean's natural carbon removal process, Scape Carbon helps businesses mitigate climate change and promotes a more sustainable future.
Mycorium Biotech
Mycorium Biotech is an innovative company focused on upcycling waste to produce bioleather, a sustainable alternative to synthetic leather. By utilizing a fungal biotech platform, Mycorium Biotech efficiently converts waste materials into biodegradable leather, addressing the pressing sustainability issues within the fashion industry, which is one of the most polluting sectors globally. The company's mission aligns with the principles of responsible production and consumption, promoting eco-friendly materials that support the shift away from plastics. Mycorium Biotech aims to provide the fashion industry with organic bioleather, enabling consumers to make environmentally conscious choices in their garment selections.
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.
Climalyst
Climalyst is a climate technology company that specializes in developing proprietary catalysts to enhance CO2 capture from industrial flue gases and atmospheric air. Its primary focus is to reduce the energy requirements of carbon capture processes, enabling clients to mitigate their carbon footprint and combat climate change.
Scrye
Scrye is a developer of a self-service platform that aims to connect the metaverse with the real world. The company focuses on creating a play-to-impact game that integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into a gameplay experience reminiscent of Sim City or Sandbox. As players engage with the game, they contribute to increasing real-world access to resources such as electricity, water, and the internet while constructing virtual environments aligned with sustainable development. Scrye's platform also leverages computer vision and augmented reality technologies to enhance user experiences by linking digital interactions, including NFTs, to physical merchandise and real-life influencers. This innovative approach facilitates interoperability for avatars across various virtual worlds and enhances proximity-based interactions by utilizing GPS and other positioning technologies.
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