Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Exosomm
Seed Round in 2024
Exosomm is an innovative foodtech start-up focused on developing nutritional solutions derived from natural milk exosomes. The company was founded based on research from Hadassah Medical Center, led by Prof. Reif's team. Exosomm's flagship product is a specialized food formula designed for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This product utilizes a patented active anti-inflammatory ingredient sourced from milk exosomes, which are isolated using a natural and environmentally friendly process. By targeting health and immunity, Exosomm aims to provide effective solutions for individuals with specific dietary needs.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2024
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.
Oobli develops healthy, low-calorie protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These rare compounds offer great taste without affecting blood sugar levels or gut microbiome. The company has secured regulatory approvals such as FDA 'no questions' letters and GRAS status for multiple proteins.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
California Cultured
Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.
Perfect Day
Series E in 2024
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2023
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.
Nukoko
Convertible Note in 2023
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2023
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
California Cultured
Convertible Note in 2023
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Living Food
Series A in 2023
Living Food is a company focused on developing packaged food and beverage brands that prioritize fresh, clean, and credible food options. It offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only sustainable and chemical-free but also contribute positively to the environment. The company's commitment to quality and sustainability reflects its mission to provide consumers with wholesome food choices.
Kresko RNAtech
Seed Round in 2023
Kresko RNAtech is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and production of nutraceuticals. It employs advanced techniques such as machine learning and bioinformatics to identify beneficial ribonucleic acids (RNAs) from natural sources, aiming to enhance human health and well-being.
Protogenix
Convertible Note in 2023
Protogenix develops a platform technology to replace the mammalian cell system for manufacturing complex proteins. The decentralized plug-and-play platform enables high-yield production at greater speed and lower cost, helping food and pharmaceutical producers access sustainably produced, safe protein ingredients while aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of animal agriculture.
Geltor
Convertible Note in 2023
Geltor designs and produces animal-free collagen and other bioactive proteins for beauty, wellness, and nutrition applications. Founded in 2015, the company uses proprietary AI to create customized proteins tailored to specific industry needs.
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.
Mimio Health
Seed Round in 2023
Mimio Health is a nutraceutical company specializing in the research and production of mimetic supplements. Its patent-pending fasting mimetic formulation replicates the body's natural response to fasting by using a rigorously selected combination of bioactive human metabolites, inducing regenerative effects without requiring actual fasting.
Tru is a producer of functional beverages designed to support energy, focus, power, and refreshment. Its products are infused with vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants to bolster daily performance and well-being. The portfolio includes sparkling seltzers, energy shots, and wellness powders, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking flavor, convenience, and functional benefits in their routines.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.
Nukoko
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition
Seed Round in 2022
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable and nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing all-natural, organic products that incorporate innovative ingredients such as probiotics, nutritional yeast, and cultured meat. BioCraft aims to promote the health of pets while minimizing environmental impact and animal harm. The company's unique approach leverages green biotechnology to produce its offerings, which are available for purchase online. Through its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, BioCraft Pet Nutrition stands out as a pioneer in the pet food industry.
Abby's Better
Seed Round in 2022
Abby’s Better produces minimally processed, plant-based nut butter snacks and spreads. Their products are all-natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan-friendly, and paleo-compliant, offering health-conscious consumers convenient, wholesome options.
Harmony Baby Nutrition
Seed Round in 2022
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.
Free to Feed
Seed Round in 2022
Free to Feed is a company focused on enhancing breastfeeding experiences by providing solutions for detecting food allergens in breast milk. It offers an innovative over-the-counter allergen test that empowers breastfeeding mothers to identify various food proteins in their milk, which is crucial for those concerned about potential infant food allergies or intolerances. The company’s patented testing kits, combined with a mobile application, allow mothers to document the presence of allergens, the timing of milk expression, and any symptoms their infants may exhibit. This comprehensive data collection aids medical professionals in diagnosing and managing food allergies effectively. With a growing recognition of the importance of early allergen introduction to mitigate future allergies, Free to Feed supports parents in navigating these complexities with tailored counseling and technology, ensuring they can confidently meet their breastfeeding goals while safeguarding their infants' health.
Protogenix
Seed Round in 2022
Protogenix develops a platform technology to replace the mammalian cell system for manufacturing complex proteins. The decentralized plug-and-play platform enables high-yield production at greater speed and lower cost, helping food and pharmaceutical producers access sustainably produced, safe protein ingredients while aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of animal agriculture.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2022
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.
Hexafly
Seed Round in 2022
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
Puna Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
RxDiet is a company that specializes in nutritional guidance by leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance health outcomes. It has developed a platform that offers personalized meal plans based on individual cultural and lifestyle preferences. By partnering with national food retailers, RxDiet provides users with access to fresh groceries, facilitating healthier dietary choices at reduced costs. Additionally, the company collaborates with major health payers and employers to achieve significant clinical results and cost savings, promoting the concept of "food as medicine" within the healthcare landscape.
BioLumen
Convertible Note in 2022
BioLumen is a nutritional technology company that develops a patented dietary fiber technology platform that reduces the negative effect of a diet heavy in processed foods. BioLumen's technology is composed of insoluble dietary fiber matrix covered with a blend of food ingredients created from the latest drug delivery system research.
The company's product, a nutraceutical, focuses on high risk individuals with prediabetes to help manage blood sugar levels, protect their liver from excess sugar and feed their gut microbiome, delivering health benefits.
BioLumen was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Oobli develops healthy, low-calorie protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These rare compounds offer great taste without affecting blood sugar levels or gut microbiome. The company has secured regulatory approvals such as FDA 'no questions' letters and GRAS status for multiple proteins.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
AnimalBiome
Series A in 2022
AnimalBiome specializes in personalized pet nutrition, focusing on improving gut health for dogs and cats through microbiome science. The company offers microbiome tests to analyze pets' gut bacteria and provides tailored restorative supplements sourced from healthy animals to balance the microbiome.
UPSIDE Foods
Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.
Lypid develops vegan fats designed to taste and behave like animal fats. The company uses a novel formulation and microencapsulation to mimic texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of animal fats, enabling an animal-free alternative with minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and fewer trans fats. Its products aim to reduce dependence on animal fats and lower the environmental footprint of food production.
Free to Feed
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Free to Feed is a company focused on enhancing breastfeeding experiences by providing solutions for detecting food allergens in breast milk. It offers an innovative over-the-counter allergen test that empowers breastfeeding mothers to identify various food proteins in their milk, which is crucial for those concerned about potential infant food allergies or intolerances. The company’s patented testing kits, combined with a mobile application, allow mothers to document the presence of allergens, the timing of milk expression, and any symptoms their infants may exhibit. This comprehensive data collection aids medical professionals in diagnosing and managing food allergies effectively. With a growing recognition of the importance of early allergen introduction to mitigate future allergies, Free to Feed supports parents in navigating these complexities with tailored counseling and technology, ensuring they can confidently meet their breastfeeding goals while safeguarding their infants' health.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2022
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
Living Food
Series A in 2022
Living Food is a company focused on developing packaged food and beverage brands that prioritize fresh, clean, and credible food options. It offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only sustainable and chemical-free but also contribute positively to the environment. The company's commitment to quality and sustainability reflects its mission to provide consumers with wholesome food choices.
Veloz Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. Utilizing a rapid protein production system, Veloz Bio leverages efficient plant metabolism to create sustainable and affordable protein solutions. This innovative approach enables the company to support biotechnology firms by providing expertise in key areas such as protein production, supercritical fluid extraction, and membrane purification. Through its focus on scalable protein development, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to the advancement of alternative protein sources in the food industry.
The EVERY Company
Series C in 2021
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
Grand Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Grand Bio is working to improve the efficiency with which cells create their own growth factors. The firm provides supplements that boost growth factors in the medium in which cells live and thrive.
Grand Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Grand Bio is working to improve the efficiency with which cells create their own growth factors. The firm provides supplements that boost growth factors in the medium in which cells live and thrive.
Sundial Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
Tru
Convertible Note in 2021
Tru is a producer of functional beverages designed to support energy, focus, power, and refreshment. Its products are infused with vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants to bolster daily performance and well-being. The portfolio includes sparkling seltzers, energy shots, and wellness powders, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking flavor, convenience, and functional benefits in their routines.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Uplift Food
Convertible Note in 2021
Uplift Food, established in 2018, is an Australian-based company that manufactures and retails functional food products designed by dietitians. The company specializes in creating snacks that support gut health and mood, utilizing ingredients like organic green banana flour, probiotics, and vitamin D mushrooms. Uplift Food's products are available for purchase through its online platform.
Perfect Day
Series D in 2021
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
New Age Meats
Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Puna Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
LiveKuna
Convertible Note in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
Lypid
Convertible Note in 2021
Lypid develops vegan fats designed to taste and behave like animal fats. The company uses a novel formulation and microencapsulation to mimic texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of animal fats, enabling an animal-free alternative with minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and fewer trans fats. Its products aim to reduce dependence on animal fats and lower the environmental footprint of food production.
Sugarlogix
Convertible Note in 2021
Sugarlogix is creating prebiotic sugars with functional benefits for your gut health. Found naturally in human breast milk, their functional sugars restore balance to the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the immune system and reducing inflammation.
AnimalBiome
Venture Round in 2021
AnimalBiome specializes in personalized pet nutrition, focusing on improving gut health for dogs and cats through microbiome science. The company offers microbiome tests to analyze pets' gut bacteria and provides tailored restorative supplements sourced from healthy animals to balance the microbiome.
Sundial Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
Sundial Foods
Convertible Note in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition
Seed Round in 2021
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable and nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing all-natural, organic products that incorporate innovative ingredients such as probiotics, nutritional yeast, and cultured meat. BioCraft aims to promote the health of pets while minimizing environmental impact and animal harm. The company's unique approach leverages green biotechnology to produce its offerings, which are available for purchase online. Through its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, BioCraft Pet Nutrition stands out as a pioneer in the pet food industry.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2021
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
Journey Foods
Convertible Note in 2021
Journey Foods is a technology company that empowers food businesses with AI-driven software. Its platform optimizes product development by providing real-time ingredient data, supply chain insights, and collaborative tools. This enables manufacturers to streamline operations, enhance traceability, and improve decision-making.
Abby's Better
Convertible Note in 2021
Abby’s Better produces minimally processed, plant-based nut butter snacks and spreads. Their products are all-natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan-friendly, and paleo-compliant, offering health-conscious consumers convenient, wholesome options.
Voyage Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Free to Feed
Seed Round in 2021
Free to Feed is a company focused on enhancing breastfeeding experiences by providing solutions for detecting food allergens in breast milk. It offers an innovative over-the-counter allergen test that empowers breastfeeding mothers to identify various food proteins in their milk, which is crucial for those concerned about potential infant food allergies or intolerances. The company’s patented testing kits, combined with a mobile application, allow mothers to document the presence of allergens, the timing of milk expression, and any symptoms their infants may exhibit. This comprehensive data collection aids medical professionals in diagnosing and managing food allergies effectively. With a growing recognition of the importance of early allergen introduction to mitigate future allergies, Free to Feed supports parents in navigating these complexities with tailored counseling and technology, ensuring they can confidently meet their breastfeeding goals while safeguarding their infants' health.
Mimio Health
Convertible Note in 2021
Mimio Health is a nutraceutical company specializing in the research and production of mimetic supplements. Its patent-pending fasting mimetic formulation replicates the body's natural response to fasting by using a rigorously selected combination of bioactive human metabolites, inducing regenerative effects without requiring actual fasting.
Mimio Health
Seed Round in 2021
Mimio Health is a nutraceutical company specializing in the research and production of mimetic supplements. Its patent-pending fasting mimetic formulation replicates the body's natural response to fasting by using a rigorously selected combination of bioactive human metabolites, inducing regenerative effects without requiring actual fasting.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.
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.
RxDiet
Convertible Note in 2020
RxDiet is a company that specializes in nutritional guidance by leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance health outcomes. It has developed a platform that offers personalized meal plans based on individual cultural and lifestyle preferences. By partnering with national food retailers, RxDiet provides users with access to fresh groceries, facilitating healthier dietary choices at reduced costs. Additionally, the company collaborates with major health payers and employers to achieve significant clinical results and cost savings, promoting the concept of "food as medicine" within the healthcare landscape.
New Age Meats
Convertible Note in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Living Food
Seed Round in 2020
Living Food is a company focused on developing packaged food and beverage brands that prioritize fresh, clean, and credible food options. It offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only sustainable and chemical-free but also contribute positively to the environment. The company's commitment to quality and sustainability reflects its mission to provide consumers with wholesome food choices.
Plasma Nutrition
Convertible Note in 2020
Transforming the performance of protein powders through our patent-pending Ingredient Optimization process to increase sustainability and improve health outcomes.
Magellan Life Sciences
Seed Round in 2020
Magellan Life Sciences Ltd. is a synthetic biology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing proprietary protein engineering and expression platforms, focusing on plant-inspired proteins for commercial applications in the food and beverage industries. One of its notable products is brazzein, a protein sweetener designed to provide a non-caloric alternative for consumers, addressing concerns related to sugar content and associated health issues. Additionally, Magellan Life Sciences is advancing its XSeed platform, which further enhances its capabilities in creating novel protein-based molecules tailored for the food, health, and nutrition sectors.
BioFeyn
Seed Round in 2020
BioFeyn develops aquafeed ingredients that enhance the nutrition and sustainability of farmed fish. By optimizing marine ingredients and applying biodegradable nanoencapsulation, the company improves digestion, absorption, and bioavailability of nutrients, enabling delivery to specific tissues. This targeted delivery supports healthier growth and disease prevention in fish while reducing environmental pollution. The approach combines modular nutrient delivery with natural disease preventatives, helping clients produce farmed fish that are both nutritious and more sustainable.
BioFeyn
Seed Round in 2020
BioFeyn develops aquafeed ingredients that enhance the nutrition and sustainability of farmed fish. By optimizing marine ingredients and applying biodegradable nanoencapsulation, the company improves digestion, absorption, and bioavailability of nutrients, enabling delivery to specific tissues. This targeted delivery supports healthier growth and disease prevention in fish while reducing environmental pollution. The approach combines modular nutrient delivery with natural disease preventatives, helping clients produce farmed fish that are both nutritious and more sustainable.
AnimalBiome
Convertible Note in 2020
AnimalBiome specializes in personalized pet nutrition, focusing on improving gut health for dogs and cats through microbiome science. The company offers microbiome tests to analyze pets' gut bacteria and provides tailored restorative supplements sourced from healthy animals to balance the microbiome.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Geltor designs and produces animal-free collagen and other bioactive proteins for beauty, wellness, and nutrition applications. Founded in 2015, the company uses proprietary AI to create customized proteins tailored to specific industry needs.
Oobli develops healthy, low-calorie protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These rare compounds offer great taste without affecting blood sugar levels or gut microbiome. The company has secured regulatory approvals such as FDA 'no questions' letters and GRAS status for multiple proteins.
Rambuhealth
Seed Round in 2020
Rambuhealth is a company that specializes in producing a natural antioxidant ingredient derived from the exotic rambutan fruit. This ingredient is utilized in beverages aimed at preventing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. By focusing on environmentally friendly methods, Rambuhealth offers a functional product that not only supports disease prevention but also enhances health, welfare, and overall quality of life at an affordable price. In addition to its preventive properties, the antioxidant ingredient also aids in regulating blood sugar levels, provides energy, and supports muscle recovery after exercise, making it a versatile addition to health-conscious consumers' diets.
Hexafly
Seed Round in 2020
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
Lypid
Convertible Note in 2020
Lypid develops vegan fats designed to taste and behave like animal fats. The company uses a novel formulation and microencapsulation to mimic texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of animal fats, enabling an animal-free alternative with minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and fewer trans fats. Its products aim to reduce dependence on animal fats and lower the environmental footprint of food production.
Lypid develops vegan fats designed to taste and behave like animal fats. The company uses a novel formulation and microencapsulation to mimic texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of animal fats, enabling an animal-free alternative with minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and fewer trans fats. Its products aim to reduce dependence on animal fats and lower the environmental footprint of food production.
Living Food
Convertible Note in 2020
Living Food is a company focused on developing packaged food and beverage brands that prioritize fresh, clean, and credible food options. It offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only sustainable and chemical-free but also contribute positively to the environment. The company's commitment to quality and sustainability reflects its mission to provide consumers with wholesome food choices.
Sugarlogix
Convertible Note in 2020
Sugarlogix is creating prebiotic sugars with functional benefits for your gut health. Found naturally in human breast milk, their functional sugars restore balance to the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the immune system and reducing inflammation.
UPSIDE Foods
Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.
Journey Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a technology company that empowers food businesses with AI-driven software. Its platform optimizes product development by providing real-time ingredient data, supply chain insights, and collaborative tools. This enables manufacturers to streamline operations, enhance traceability, and improve decision-making.
Farma Genetix
Seed Round in 2019
Farma Genetix is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing genetically tailored natural supplements and personalized diet plans aimed at addressing chronic health conditions. By collaborating with researchers from Harvard Medical School's Genomics department, Farma Genetix develops nutritional products designed to support cardiovascular health, including the maintenance of healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The company emphasizes the importance of a customized dietary approach to promote overall well-being and reinforce a healthy lifestyle.
YoFiit is a company specializing in plant-based nutrition. It offers a range of products across various categories, providing consumers with healthier alternatives.
BioLumen
Seed Round in 2019
BioLumen is a nutritional technology company that develops a patented dietary fiber technology platform that reduces the negative effect of a diet heavy in processed foods. BioLumen's technology is composed of insoluble dietary fiber matrix covered with a blend of food ingredients created from the latest drug delivery system research.
The company's product, a nutraceutical, focuses on high risk individuals with prediabetes to help manage blood sugar levels, protect their liver from excess sugar and feed their gut microbiome, delivering health benefits.
BioLumen was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition
Seed Round in 2019
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable and nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing all-natural, organic products that incorporate innovative ingredients such as probiotics, nutritional yeast, and cultured meat. BioCraft aims to promote the health of pets while minimizing environmental impact and animal harm. The company's unique approach leverages green biotechnology to produce its offerings, which are available for purchase online. Through its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, BioCraft Pet Nutrition stands out as a pioneer in the pet food industry.
Hexafly
Seed Round in 2019
Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.
ai nutrition
Seed Round in 2019
AI Nutrition develops an AI that automates online grocery shopping and precision nutrition for better health outcomes.
Bioprocol
Seed Round in 2019
Bioprocol is a company established in 2004 that specializes in producing natural materials derived from plants sourced ethically through the sustainable use of Colombian biodiversity. Utilizing scientifically validated methods, Bioprocol focuses on developing raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries. The company's offerings primarily serve the skincare sector, aiming to restore skin health and enhance beauty. By providing high-added value innovations, Bioprocol supports its customers in their pursuit of health, beauty, and overall well-being.
Pando Nutrition
Seed Round in 2019
Pando Nutrition, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an animal microbiome company focused on developing probiotics to promote livestock health and performance without relying on medically significant drugs. The company's primary goal is to address the antibiotic resistance crisis by engineering genetically modified probiotics that enhance feed efficiency, profitability, and methane emission control. Pando Nutrition offers Panbiotics, a platform designed to identify and manage methane emissions, thereby improving feed efficiency and livestock growth. Additionally, the company develops solutions for poultry pathogens like Coccidiosis and operates in the sustainable protein sector using yeast-based systems for animal feed.