Clay Capital
Venture capitalSeed–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
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 directoriesInvestments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrench alt-meat platform that raised $58m to scale toward profitability.
AI-powered enzyme discovery platform; raised a $5.4m seed round.
Frequently asked questions
- 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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