HackCapital
Seed
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What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesBiotech Γ3Deep Tech Γ2FoodTech Γ2AgTech Γ1AI & Machine Learning Γ1New Materials Γ1SaaS Γ1
Investments Β· 3 tracked
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Michroma uses industrial biotechnology and fermentation to produce natural food colorants, offering an alternative to petrochemical-derived synthesis, plant extraction, and animal-based ingredients.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTechNew Materials
Ricky Cassini(Co-founder)inMauricio Braia(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBoro CapitalGRIDXPortfoliaSiddhi CapitalSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALSur Ventures+3 more
Polopo develops potatoes engineered to naturally produce more protein, using a patented method applicable to any potato variety.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Dr. Maya Sapir-Mir(Co-Founder & CEO)inDr. Raya Liberman-Aloni(Co-Founder & CTO)inIdo Eliashar(VP of Business Development)in
Co-investorsSiddhi CapitalCPT CapitalFoodLabsPlug and Play Ventures
Potato builds software that connects scientific research intent to laboratory execution, enabling research teams to accelerate the translation from experimental design to hands-on lab work.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSaaS
Merrit Savener(VP of Commercial)
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAlumni VenturesBoost VCCPT CapitalDolby Family VenturesDraper Associates+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPotato Β· spudsmart.com Β· Aug 21, 2026
Michroma Β· futureisfungi.org Β· Nov 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HackCapital invest at?
- HackCapital invests at the Seed stage.
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