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Clay Capital

Venture capital

Seed–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.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$3M – $8M
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
AUM
$200M
Tracked investments
3

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Luc Giraud· Operating Partnerin
Gerard Chia· Partnerin
Chung Heng Lim· Chief Financial Officerin
Jolene Thiang· Accounts Executive
Valérie Busser-Touchon· Advisorin

What they invest in

from 1 of 3 portfolio companies

Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1FoodTech ×1

HQs:Germany×1

Investments · 3 tracked

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Infinite Rootsinfiniteroots.cominJan 2024 · $58M

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

NxtFood (ACCRO)

French alt-meat platform that raised $58m to scale toward profitability.

Scindo

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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