Synthesis Capital

Synthesis Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2020 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on transforming the food system through investments in food technology. By identifying and supporting innovative companies within the food-tech sector, Synthesis Capital aims to drive advancements that improve sustainability and efficiency in food production and distribution.

Shrav Shah

Senior Associate

Costa Yiannoulis

Managing Partner

Past deals in Food Processing

Triplebar

Venture Round in 2023
Triplebar specializes in biotechnology and synthetic biology research, focusing on sustainable solutions. Its Hyper-Throughput™ Screening system enables rapid testing of millions of potential solutions.

Hyfé

Seed Round in 2023
Hyfé is a feedstock processing company that converts food waste and crop byproducts into feedstock for chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods using fungal fermentation. By upcycling waste generated in food manufacturing, Hyfé creates cost-competitive, sustainable alternative inputs that reduce reliance on petroleum and lower the carbon footprint across multiple industries.

Equinom

Series D in 2022
Equinom is a pioneering food-tech company that combines agricultural expertise, culinary knowledge, and advanced technology to develop delicious, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable non-GMO plant-based ingredients. The company uses its proprietary Manna™ platform, powered by AI, to naturally breed superior crops optimized for human consumption. Equinom partners with leading companies in the industry to supply unrivaled ingredients, contributing to the global surge in plant-based eating.

Mozza

Venture Round in 2022
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development of plant-based cheese products. The company aims to create cheese derived from plants that closely replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. By utilizing bovine milk proteins, Mozza produces cheese that exhibits the same characteristics as its animal-derived counterparts, including melt, stretch, and flavor. This innovation provides consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

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.

Redefine Meat

Venture Round in 2022
Redefine Meat Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the production of animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focused on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef and other high-value meat products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology, proprietary meat digital modeling, and carefully crafted food formulations to create its products. Redefine Meat's offerings are designed to meet the demands of meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for meat production without compromising on the sensory qualities associated with animal meat. By utilizing natural and sustainable ingredients, the company aims to transform the meat industry and promote a more responsible approach to food consumption.
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