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 3 of 5 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 34 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
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
Scindo uses AI and machine learning to discover and design novel enzymes for sustainable manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCleantech
Co-investorsFarvatn VentureSynBioVenAgFunderKadmos CapitalPINCSOSV
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.
NxtFood (ACCRO)
Exits · 1
1 IPOsWeedOTC: BUDZ
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesScindo · edibleplanetventures.com · Sep 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clay Capital made?
- Clay Capital has 5 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 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.
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