Clay Capital
Venture capitalSeed–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Clay Capital invests in agrifood technology aimed at reconnecting and strengthening the link between human health and the health of the planet. It views environmental degradation, societal inequity, and human health as interconnected challenges rooted in the food system. The firm backs both transitional solutions and revolutionary new infrastructure, targeting a large market opportunity to restore human and planetary health. It supports diverse, multidisciplinary teams — from farmers and chefs to biotechnologists and computer engineers — building sustainable, nutritious, and circular outcomes for how materials are produced and consumed across Europe and Asia.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 10 of 15 portfolio companiesBiotech ×6FoodTech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4AgTech ×3Climate Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×3Germany×1United Kingdom×1Indonesia×1Ireland×1Israel×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 35 dated
A bio-pharmaceutical and real estate holding company that conducts cannabis genomic research through its subsidiaries to develop improved cannabis and hemp strains for medical and industrial applications, while maintaining agricultural licenses and significant real estate holdings.
Tucson, US
Glenn E Martin(Director and Chief Executive Officer)Nicole M Breen(Director, Secretary and Treasurer)inPatrick E Williams(Director)
Co-investorsFulcrum Global Capital
Aleph Farms develops cultivated meat, growing beef steaks from cow cells using tissue engineering technology, and produced the world's first cultivated thin-cut and ribeye steaks.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Neta Lavon(Co-founder & CTO)inShulamit Levenberg(Founder)inDidier Toubia(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBloom8Castor VenturesChampel CapitalCockpit Innovation+6 more
Collectiv Food operates an automated food supply service for professional kitchens, sourcing meat, seafood, and plant-based products directly from producers and delivering them via a sustainable, patented logistics model.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
JeremyJeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi(Founder)
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesColle Capital PartnersFrontline VenturesKima VenturesNorrsken VCPartech Ventures+4 more
Dialtone provides AI agent software that helps enterprises automate operations and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Akash Kashyap(Founder)inPetr
Co-investorsAmino CapitalY CombinatorZ Venture CapitalAndreessen HorowitzGoodwater CapitalHeirloom+1 more
Eratani offers an integrated agriculture platform for rice farmers in Indonesia, providing farm management support, financing access, quality inputs, crop insurance, and market channels for selling harvests.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFintechIndonesia, ID
Andrew Soeherman(Founder)Angles Gani(Founder)Kevin Juan Tanggo Laksono(Founder)
Co-investorsAgFunderSBI Ven CapitalAscendOrvel Early Stage Fund I PrivateTNBAura
Infinite Roots cultivates mycelium (mushroom roots) via liquid fermentation using natural side streams such as brewers' spent grain, turning it into protein-, fiber-, and vitamin-rich culinary ingredients.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechHamburg, DE
Mazen
Co-investorsFoodLabsJoyance PartnersSimon CapitalUnruly CapitalHappiness Capitalredalpine
MiAlgae uses whisky distillation by-products to grow microalgae rich in marine Omega 3s, offering a plant-based, low-carbon alternative to fish oil.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Douglas Martin(Founder & CEO)inShreekanth Ramananthan(Technical Director)in
Co-investorsAscensionConduit ConnectEquity GapRabo Corporate VenturingAscension VenturesBlue Ocean Capital Group+1 more
Nitrode builds AI evaluation, data generation, and post-training infrastructure for game development.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingSan Francisco, US
Ben Kim(Founder)inSejoon Chang(Founder)inBrian La(Founder)in
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersY CombinatorEight CapitalGoodwater CapitalMaiora Rebel VenturesRebel Fund+1 more
Nuritas uses a proprietary AI platform, the Nuritas Magnifier, to discover and clinically validate bioactive peptide ingredients derived from natural sources.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechDublin, IE
Dr. Nora Khaldi(Founder & CEO)inJohn Casey(Chief Manufacturing & Supply Chain Officer)inConor Walshe(Chief Financial Officer)inAlison Anderson(Chief People Officer)inNora Khaldi(Founder)
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueMcWin Capital PartnersMarc BenioffEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundKeiretsu ForumCultivian Sandbox Ventures+1 more
Scindo uses AI and machine learning to discover and design novel enzymes for sustainable manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCleantech
Co-investorsFarvatn VenturePINCSynBioVenAgFunderKadmos CapitalSOSV
WeedOUT develops a biological herbicide using proprietary sterile weed pollen to control resistant weeds in agriculture.
AgTechBiotech
Efrat Lidor Nili(Founder)in
Co-investorsFulcrum Global CapitalRadicle GrowthZORA
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Cook-EMitteNxtFood (ACCRO)Rootwave
Exits · 1
1 IPOsWeedOTC: BUDZ
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNitrode · ycombinator.com · Jul 7, 2026
Scindo · finsmes.com · Sep 23, 2025
Eratani · arabfounders.net · May 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clay Capital made?
- Clay Capital has 15 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Clay Capital invest at?
- Clay Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is Clay Capital's typical check size?
- Clay Capital typically writes checks of $3M – $8M.
- What sectors does Clay Capital focus on?
- Clay Capital focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Does Clay Capital lead rounds?
- Clay Capital has led 4 of the 6 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Clay Capital co-invest with?
- Clay Capital most often shares deals with Farvatn Venture, PINC, Planet 9 Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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