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Zya develops naturally-derived enzymes that change how the body processes food after eating, aiming to improve nutrition without altering taste.

BiotechFoodTech

JSJoshua Sauer(Co-Founder & CEO)inNWNiels Wicke(Co-Founder & CSO)in

Co-investorsAHAhren Innovation CapitalBEBetter Ventures Central LlcCACavallo VenturesIKIKJ CapitalRERed BullSISiddhi Capital+1 more

Aardaia develops new crops by domesticating wild plant species, using plant breeding, genomics, and AI to move them from wild state to commercial agriculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech

Padraic Flood(Founder)inMike Henske(Founder)

Co-investorsFOFoodLabsPOPoint NineGRGrey Silo Ventures

New York, US

Allison Kopf(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsINInvestHER VenturesTATaurus VenturesARArgonautic VenturesCOCompoundHOHorizons VenturesISiSelect Fund+2 more

AgZen develops real-time monitoring technology for crop spraying, analyzing droplet behavior to help growers and agricultural equipment manufacturers optimize application efficiency.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFintechHardwareImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSomerville, US

VJVishnu Jayaprakash(Founder)inKVKripa Varanasi(Director)inMDMaher Damak

BoardCarmichael S. Roberts(Director)Justin Kern(Director)

Co-investorsMAMaterial ImpactDCDCVC (Data Collective)DCDCVC BioSYSyngenta Group Ventures

Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTech

LouJRJames Rogers(Founder)inJDJenny Du(Founder)in

Co-investors3C3cubed VenturesA-A-Rod CorpAGAgFunderANAndreessen HorowitzATATEL VenturesBIBild Alternative Investments Corporation+21 more

Aphea.Bio develops bioinsecticides targeting sap-sucking insects that damage crops, in partnership with Bayer to accelerate their development.

AgTechBiotech

IVIsabel Vercauterenin

Co-investorsEUEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundINInnovation IndustriesPMPMVV-V-Bio VenturesVIVIVES PartnersAIAIF+2 more

BettaF!sh produces plant-based seafood alternatives made from seaweed that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional fish products.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTech

Deniz Ficicioglu(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsTETechFoundersTRTrellis Road I Fund ABZEZebra Impact Ventures

Revolutionising the textile industry by pioneering a new era of plant-based alternatives to animal and synthetic derived materials

San Francisco, US

Roni Gamzon(Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder)inMartin Stuebler(President and Chief Executive Officer)Luke Henning(CEO)in

Co-investorsJOJoyance PartnersSOSOSV

A company that develops agricultural decision-support tools using genetic, environmental, and management data to reduce uncertainty in farming operations.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & Infrastructure

Co-investorsAIAIR CapitalDRDraper CygnusGLGLOCAL LatamINInnventureARArtesianGRGrainCorp Ventures+1 more

Calyxia develops sustainable microparticles and microcapsules using advanced encapsulation technology derived from emulsion science research.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsBonneuil-sur-Marne, FR

JWJamie WaltersinJBJerome Bibette(Professor)Damien Demoulinin

BoardDavid Weitz(Professor)

Co-investorsAUAurum Venture PartnersLOLombard Odier

Ultra fresh, trusted and high-quality food, from farm-to-fork

Co-investorsCICipio PartnersPYPymwymicSESeaya

Culinary Sciences manufactures rapid-chilling and flavor-infusion food processing equipment for commercial kitchen operations.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechFoodTechHardwareFremont, US

JFJohn Field(CEO)in

BoardGPGeorge Powlick(Director)inMLMark Linder(Board Member / Head of Business Development)in

Current Foods produces plant-based and biotech-derived seafood products, including raw tuna and smoked salmon alternatives, designed to compete on flavor, nutritional profile, cost, and supply reliability.

Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

JPJacek Prus(Founder)inSònia HurtadoChris Rogers(Product)

Co-investorsGRGreatPoint VenturesUNUnion Grove Venture PartnersVEVentureSouqY Y CombinatorAGAgrolimen VenturesALAltaclub VC+9 more

Galley provides a Culinary Resource Planning platform for institutional foodservice operations, helping kitchen teams manage recipes, menus, nutrition, inventory, and purchasing through a centralized data system.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSSan Diego, US

Ian Christopher(Executive Officer, Director)Benji Koltai(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAshley Fontana(Director)

Co-investorsBRBranded Strategic HospitalityFTFTW VenturesSASaaS CapitalTETet VenturesZEZetta Venture Partners

Holobiome discovers and develops therapies derived from the human gut microbiome, working to translate microbiome science into probiotics and targeted treatments for whole-body health.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevityBoston, US

PSPhilip Strandwitz(Co-founder & Director, Chief Executive Officer)inKLKim Lewis(Co-founder, Director)MLMike La Fleur(President, Co-founder, Director)MLMichael LaFleur(Executive Officer)

BoardJLJoan LaRovere(Director)inICIain Chessell(Director)

Co-investorsABAble PartnersBABantam GroupDEDeep FutureHEHealthtech CapitalISiSelect FundPAPace Ventures+4 more

HowGood provides a product carbon footprinting and Scope 3 emissions reporting platform for the food and beverage industry, helping companies measure emissions and support reduction and climate target strategies.

Climate TechFoodTechSaaSBrooklyn, US

AGAlexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inAGArthur Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inRAR. Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMGMatt Gorin(Director)inRHRichard Heitzmann(Director)inJoshua Mailman(Director)

Co-investorsCOContour Venture PartnersDADanone Manifesto VentureDODoon CapitalFIFirstMark CapitalGOGotham Gal VenturesGRGreat Oaks Venture Capital+2 more

IUNU builds LUNA, an AI and computer vision platform that autonomously tracks plant development and turns crop data into real-time insights for growers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSeattle, US

AGAdam Greenberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsCECeres PartnersS2S2G InvestmentsSESecond Avenue PartnersSESerra VenturesTATaurus VenturesBOBootstrapLabs

La Fourche is an online organic grocery store offering over 4,800 organic and eco-conscious food and household products at lower prices through a paid annual membership model that relies on bulk buying and reduced margins.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsFIFive Seasons VenturesHEHeartcore CapitalKIKima VenturesYAYadayANAnterra Capital

Labric builds data infrastructure for scientific research labs, automatically capturing instrument data, organizing it into custom databases, and enabling workflow automation and natural language analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

CHCaitlin Hogan(CTO)inCHConnor Hogan(CEO)inAmanda Hogan(Operations Engineer)

Co-investorsPEPenny Jar Capital VentureY Y CombinatorUNUnpopular Ventures

Laced is an online retailer selling sneakers and footwear from brands such as Adidas, Air Jordan, ASICS, and UGG, including curated collections.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMemphis, US

Chris Gibbons(Founder)inTyler Kenney(Executive Officer)Zach Smith(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBYBY Venture PartnersHOHorizons VenturesTATalis Capital

Lemna Bio develops computational biology and deep learning tools to predict and explain biomolecular interactions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLausanne, CH

Co-investorsKIKickfund

Loliware develops seaweed-based materials and climate technology solutions to replace plastic with regenerative alternatives.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Jose, US

James Mastronardi(Executive Officer)JPJonathan Plisco(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardEmma Jenkin(Director)Justin Kamine(Director)Cassy Liberman(Director)Oliver Libby(Director)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesBABay Bridge Ventures ClimateGEGeekdomGIGiant LeapGRGratitude RailroadRORogue Insight Capital+5 more

MagrowTec develops magnetic assist and nanotechnology solutions to increase agricultural productivity while reducing reliance on scarce resources such as land, water, and labor.

AgTechCleantechDeep TechHardwareDublin, IE

GWGary Wickham(Founder & CEO)in

Matrix Pack manufactures fiber-based single-use food packaging products and paper drinking straws for Quick Service Restaurants, FMCG, food service, HORECA, retail, and industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials

Josh Olesonin

Co-investorsSOSouthBridge Advisors

MeliBio is a California-based biotech company that develops plant-based honey alternatives using proprietary plant-science technology to replace commercial honeybees, addressing food security and supply chain challenges while supporting native pollinator biodiversity.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechSan Francisco, US

DMDarko Mandich(Founder)Dr. Aaron Schaller(Co-Founder & CTO)Aaron Schaller(Founder)Darko M(Founder)

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesBIBig Idea VenturesCOCollaborative FundJOJoyance PartnersJUJuniperSUSustainable Food Ventures+2 more

Miterro produces bio-based, water-degradable alternatives to polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for use in consumer and industrial products, replacing microplastics and conventional plastics.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

RLRobert Luo(Founder)in

Co-investorsLALair East LabsTHThe Innovation Space

Microharvest produces fermentation-derived microbial protein ingredients for use in pet food, aquafeed, and future human food applications.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechGermany, DE

Co-investorsFAFaberFOFoodLabsGRGrey Silo VenturesSISimon CapitalHAHappiness Capital

Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsPine Brook, US

GFGabor Forgacs(Founder)inFrancoise Marga(Founder)inKaroly Jakab(Founder)inABAnna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)inRex Liu(Executive Officer)DWDavid Williamson(CEO)in

Co-investorsARArtis VenturesBRBreakout LabsBRBreakout VenturesCOCollaborative FundHOHorizons VenturesINInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+7 more

Praveen Penmetsa(Founder)inZachary Omohundro(Founder)inCarlo Mondavi(Founder)Mark Schwager(Founder)

Co-investorsATAt One VenturesFAFalconX VenturesGAGaingelsWEWestern Technology InvestmentMAMana Ventures

Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB

PPPierre-Yves Paslier(Founder)inRGRodrigo Garcia Gonzalez(Cofounder & Co-CEO)inRodrigo García González(Founder)in

Co-investorsBABay Bridge Ventures ClimateCOCool Climate CollectiveHOHorizons VenturesNENew Earth VenturesRARadicle ImpactRERegeneration.VC+3 more

Olombria develops an AI-powered Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) system that combines blended native hoverfly species, natural attractant lures, and continuous data monitoring to control pests and support crop pollination.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate Tech

Co-investorsCICircle & Co.TRTrellis Road I Fund AB

Planetary Technologies develops ocean-based carbon removal technology to address climate change.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNova Scotia, CA

DGDr. Greg Rau(Senior Scientist & Co-Founder)MKMike Kelland(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & Board Member)in

Co-investorsAMAmplify CapitalMAMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)NUNucleation CapitalXAXAngeGRGreen Generation Fund

The Planetary Society is a member-funded nonprofit that advances space science and exploration through space advocacy, education, and research, including efforts on Solar System discovery, the search for life beyond Earth, and asteroid impact defense.

Impact & Social GoodSpace Tech

CSCarl Sagan(Co-founder)BNBill Nye(Chief Ambassador)in

Co-investorsBEBeyond Earth VenturesBRBreakthrough Energy VenturesGIGigascale CapitalGRGreen Generation FundKHKhosla VenturesPIPiva Capital+1 more

Christoph Moskalonek(Founder)David Brandes(Founder)Marison Ian(Founder)Tom Coates(Founder)

Co-investorsBLBloomberg BetaBLBlue Horizon CorporationEVEvok Innovations

Plantible Foods redesigns the food supply chain to advance health for people and the planet.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Marcos, US

TMTony Martens(Founder & CEO)inMaurits Van de Ven(Founder)in

BoardAlan Chen(Director)

Co-investorsCECerity Partners VenturesDODoon CapitalFTFTW VenturesGOGood FriendsLELerer HippeauNENextwave [X] Partners+8 more

ProducePay operates a Predictable Commerce Platform for the fresh produce industry, connecting growers and buyers while providing capital, trading opportunities, supply chain visibility, and market insights.

AgTechFintechFoodTech

PBPablo Borquez(Founder & CEO)inBDBen DusastreinPablo Borquez Schwarzbeckin

Co-investors50500 GlobalARArena VenturesDODorm RoomDYDYDX CapitalENEndeavor8FJFJ Labs+16 more

Reshape Systems provides AI-driven risk analysis software for complex systems including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software

Andrea(Founder & CEO)Thomas(Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsBABackbone VenturesHEHeartfelt CapitalHEHEARTFELT_KIKickfundOPOpen Network LabACACME Capital+1 more

Reshape provides an AI-driven operating system that automates microbiology data capture and analysis for research laboratories.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRoboticsCopenhagen, DK

CGCarl-Emil Grøn Fuglesang(Founder)MNMagnus Nyborg Madsen(Founder)inDSDaniel Storgaard(Founder)inCarl-Emil Gron(Founder)

Co-investorsACACME CapitalFUFundersClubR7R7 PartnersY Y CombinatorBEBerggruen Holdings

SignalRank is an investment vehicle that uses an algorithmic selection process to identify top-decile, venture-backed Series B companies and provides pro-rata follow-on financing through a network of existing investors.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechPalo Alto, US

KTKeith Teare(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt Melkonian(Director)Kayvan Baroumand(Director)

BoardFaraj Aalaei(Director)

Co-investorsCACandou Ventures

Smallhold grows and distributes gourmet mushrooms through a network of local farms, positioning itself as a sustainable alternative to long-distance agricultural supply chains.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechBrooklyn, US

ACAndrew Carter(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsENEnergy Impact PartnersMIMisfit Venture PartnersSOSoundboard Venture FundTETechstarsALAlley Robotics VenturesALAlleyCorp+1 more

Sona is an AI workforce management platform that optimizes labor scheduling and cost reduction for large frontline organizations across hospitality, retail, and social care.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

BenOliSWSteffen Wulff Petersen(Founder)inBen Dixon(Founder)Oli Johnson(Founder)Ólafur Haukur Johnson(Founder)

Co-investorsANAntlerFEFelicis VenturesGRGradient VenturesITItalian Founders FundNENext47NONorthzone+26 more

Source Workspace is a software platform that centralizes greenhouse data, workflows, and monitoring to help growers make better decisions and optimize operations.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaS

RKRien Kamman(Founder)inErnst van Bruggen(Founder)

Co-investorsACAcre Venture PartnersTHThe E14 Fund

SpectacularCloud is a real-time analytics platform that transforms food testing data into actionable intelligence, offering instant insights, automated compliance tracking, and integration with existing laboratory and enterprise systems.

BiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechSaaS

AMArthur Montazeri(CEO and Co-founder)inMFMichael Fang(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsNYNYA VenturesRERedstick VenturesXPXplorer CapitalPEPeakBridge VC

Standing Ovation produces animal-free casein, the main protein in milk, using a patented process that replicates the structure and amino acid sequence of cow, goat, or sheep casein without livestock farming.

BiotechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechNew Materials

RCRomain Chayot(Co-founder, Board Member & President)in

Co-investorsBIBig Idea VenturesDADanone Manifesto VentureSESeventure PartnersANAngelorBPBpifrancePEPeakBridge VC

Frédéric Pâques(Founder)Romain Chayot(Founder)Romain Chayot Frederic Paques(Founder)Yvan Chardonnens(Founder)

Co-investorsBIBig Idea VenturesGOGood StartupPEPeakBridge VC

Stockeld produces fermented plant-based cream cheese with lower environmental impact than dairy alternatives.

Climate TechFoodTechStockholm, SE

Sorosh(CEO)Anja Leissner(Founder)Sorosh Tavakoli(Founder)

Co-investorsINInventureNONorrsken VCNONorthzoneTRTrellis Road I Fund ABCRCreandumEUEurazeo+1 more

Swap offers a cross-border ecommerce platform that centralizes international pricing, landed cost calculation, duties, taxes, and compliance while letting brands remain the merchant of record.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Sam Atkinson(Founder)inDouglas Storf(Founder)Ury Rappaport(Founder)Zach Bailet(Founder)

Co-investorsCHCherry VenturesICICONIQONOnevc Venture Partners LlcPOPortfolio VenturesQEQED Investors9Y9Yards Capital+5 more

Switch Bioworks develops biology-based fertilizer as an alternative to conventional chemical fertilizers, using synthetic biology and microbial discovery.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Carlos, US

TSTim Schnabel(Founder & CEO, Board Member)inGregory Knauf(Founding Scientist, Regulatory Manager)Kaitlyn Qin(Chief Financial Officer)inBBBrett Boghigian(Chief Business Officer (CBO))in

BoardKartick C. Kumar(Director)Douglas Cameron(Director)

Co-investorsACAcre Venture PartnersAGAg Ventures AllianceGRGrantham Foundation

The Gut Stuff is a gut-health brand founded by the Mac Twins that makes information and products about gut microbiome health accessible to a general audience, working with a team of scientists, nutritionists, dieticians and doctors.

ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness

Lisa Macfarlane(Co-founder)inAMAlana Macfarlane(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsGOGood Harvest Ventures SCSp

Tractor Junction is India's largest online marketplace for tractors and farm equipment, enabling farmers to buy, sell, and explore new and used agricultural machinery and tools in one platform.

AgTechE-commerceMarketplacesRetail Tech

Co-investorsRORockstartAGAgFunderINInfo EdgeINInfo Edge VenturesOMOmnivore

v2food makes plant-based meat alternatives sold through retail and food-service partners, and provides recipes for consumers cooking with its products.

ConsumerFoodTechSurry Hills

Gareth William Sprainger(Chief Financial Officer)

BoardChris Shi Chai Liu(Director)Philip David Morle(Director)HVHendrik Van Asbroeck(Director)inMichael John Buchanan(Director)John James Cowin(Director)

Co-investorsMAMain Sequence VenturesBLBlue Horizon CorporationHOHorizons VenturesTETemasek

Providing plant health intelligence in real-time

Co-investorsAGAgri Investment FundPYPymwymic