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Andalusia (Spain)-based biotech (founded 2022) using black soldier fly larvae to bioconvert agricultural waste — chiefly olive pomace/alperujo — into sustainable proteins and oils for animal nutrition plus regenerative soil products. The EUR 7.2m round funds a first commercial plant in Andalusia processing ~7,500 tonnes of agri-residues per year. Website: insectbiotech.eu.

UK-based functional coffee and matcha brand. Blends coffee beans or ceremonial-grade matcha with collagen/creatine, adaptogens (lion's mane, chaga) and 21 vitamins and minerals. Founded 2024 by Neil Saada and Neil Marrakchi; scaled to ~$70M annual revenue within two years.

Robotics- and machine-learning-powered greenhouse grower of USDA-certified organic leafy greens. Uses autonomous mobile robots (indoor 'tractors') and a closed-loop, direct-to-root nutrient/watering system to produce greens at field-competitive prices with 92% less water, 55% less fertilizer, and 94% less land.

UK startup making squeezable everyday dressings ('your everyday squeeze'), rethinking how, when and why people use dressings. Launched early 2026; closed its seed round to scale and reach more consumers.

Creating cell-based human breast milk and high-value functional milk components for infant and senior health.

Developing patented microalgae fermentation to produce astaxanthin for animal feed and pigments.

Scaling the production of cultivated beef to provide a sustainable, bioidentical alternative to traditional meat.

Belgian (Ghent) company founded 2022 building an AI-native machine-vision platform that automates in-line quality control for food manufacturers, reducing waste and improving consistency.

Wageningen-based biotech domesticating wild plants into new crops through breeding (not GMO); flagship 'aardaker' is a nitrogen-fixing, protein-rich tuber.

Portugal (Faro) biotech using microalgal fermentation of agricultural sidestreams to produce sustainable proteins and bioactives for supplements and nutraceuticals.

Swedish (Morbylanga) startup in the Kalmar Science Park incubator whose reactor accelerates composting from months to 1-2 days by combining organic waste streams with concrete residues into soil-improvement products.

Providing real-time, digital soil testing to optimize fertilizer use and soil health.

UK CPG brand making pre-portioned ambient overnight oats with 1B+ live cultures per pack; subscription-led, growing on Amazon.

US high-protein ice cream brand (founded by Alan Chen); scaling retail and DTC.

Dutch food-ingredients company producing Fermotein, a mycoprotein made via biomass fermentation; holds EU Novel Food authorization.

UK spin-out from the University of Plymouth building autonomous raspberry-harvesting robots.

Stockholm-based developer of containerized water-purification microfactories delivering clean drinking water off-grid.

Dutch producer and packer of private-label plant-based meat and seafood alternatives for retail and foodservice (~€20M revenue). Founded ~1975 in Deventer; transitioned fully to plant-based in 2020. Acquired by Kennemervis Groep (2020), then by Schouten Europe (June 2026).

Swiss agritech developing satellite- and AI-powered precision-agriculture tools (field monitoring, variable-rate maps, soil sampling) and the new AI Agronomist in-app assistant.

Saudi soil-regeneration and desert-greening technology developer for arid/desert environments.

Berlin-based digital MRV (Monitoring, Reporting & Verification) company that quantifies soil health using satellite imagery and machine learning. Built on soil organic carbon measurement, it helps food, fiber and fuel companies and carbon-market project developers track climate impact and supply-chain resilience; co-authored Verra's VM0042 v3 methodology. Customers include Danone, Klim and Bayer.

Birmingham-based health-tech company, parent of personalized-nutrition brand Nourished and personalized-medicine brand Scripted. Uses proprietary 3D printing to produce personalized vitamin gummy 'stacks' — a seven-layer nutrient stack tailored from an online questionnaire — at roughly 500,000 units/day. Holds 29 patents; products sold via Boots, Holland & Barrett, Ocado and pharmacies across Europe. Founded 2019 by Melissa Snover.

Decision-intelligence platform for agrifood and manufacturing - domain-trained AI agents and optimization algorithms that run operational scenarios across supply chain, workforce and logistics.

UK agritech building the Loop, a dynamic mixing and precision-control spraying system that adjusts the concentration of multiple crop treatments in real time — turning spraying from a batch process into a continuously controlled one to cut pesticide and fertilizer use. Early commercial traction in UK vineyards, with plans to expand across Europe and into other crops (apples, soft fruit, vegetables, nurseries).

Detroit-based collagen protein bar brand — 15g protein, Type I & III grass-fed bovine collagen, 18 chef-inspired flavors, under 200 cal. ~300% growth in 2025; ~$50M revenue projected 2026; opening a 60,000 sq ft facility in Novi, MI.

UK agritech building the Loop, a dynamic mixing and precision-control spraying system that adjusts the concentration of multiple crop treatments in real time — turning spraying from a batch process into a continuously controlled one to cut pesticide and fertilizer use. Early commercial traction in UK vineyards, with plans to expand across Europe and into other crops (apples, soft fruit, vegetables, nurseries).

Scaling insect farming (Black Soldier Fly) to provide sustainable protein and oil for animal and aqua feed.

London deep-tech building 'Liquid State Intelligence' — AI that measures how molecules behave (taste, texture, dissolution); used across food, pharma and materials.

Morristown NJ maker of Ryl Tea, a zero-sugar ready-to-drink iced tea leading the emerging 'modern tea' category; multi-year Hershey licensing deal.

Wageningen (NL) biotech growing premium hardwood directly from tree stem cells in bioreactors — cultured wood via plant cell culture, with zero deforestation.

London organic, chef-led baby and children's food brand built on paediatric-dietitian recipes and premium sourcing.

Daily nutrient-support gummy brand — a daily pack of 60+ ingredients including 30+ organic fruits & vegetables, 21 vitamins & minerals, and prebiotic fibre, positioned as an alternative to greens powders and multivitamins. Founded 2023 by Chad Janis. EXIT: Acquired by Unilever for ~$1.2B (announced Apr 9 2026; completed Jun 1 2026), now part of Unilever's Wellbeing business.

Plant-based seafood company (formerly Plantish) making whole-cut salmon and white fish fillets via proprietary additive manufacturing, using legume proteins and algae oils. R&D in Rehovot, Israel; US operations in New Jersey. Available in 100+ US restaurants and select retail.

Berlin/Leipzig-based biotech using fermentation (leveraging idle brewery capacity) to grow mycelium protein for animal-free meat products, cutting capex ~95%. Scaling to 200 tonnes/month with mycelium chicken launches across DACH and the Nordics.

Superfood jams and jam-packed snacks made with simple, real ingredients, no refined sugars, and flavors the whole family will love. Founded in 2020 by Anna Peck and Steve Ford in Brooklyn, NY. Available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, Costco and more.

Plant-based all-in-one nutrition shake co-founded by Kevin Hart and trainer Ron Everline; sold in Walmart and via iHerb across 180+ countries.

Norwegian agtech maker of solar-powered virtual-fencing collars for cattle (geofencing plus herd-health alerts), expanding into the US.

Using precision fermentation to produce high-performing, sustainable natural food colors.

Bhopal-based precision fermentation startup that emerged from stealth in May 2026. Full-stack synthetic biology platform (strain engineering, fermentation, process scale-up) producing high-value food and nutritional ingredients. 10,000L capacity operational, scaling toward 100,000L. Founded by IIT Delhi alumni Akshay Mittal and Dr. Alok Malaviya.

Brooklyn-based upcycled snack brand (founded 2024) making plant-based Crunch Puffs from upcycled oat flour (from oat milk production) and corn grits (from milling). Free from the top 9 allergens; expanding to ~1,500 Northeast retailers.

France-based food biotech producing biomimetic, food-safe anti-crystallization molecules (ice recrystallization inhibitors) derived from natural sources. Stops ice crystal growth that degrades texture and taste, keeping frozen desserts smooth through multiple freeze-thaw cycles across cold-chain logistics. BIV Global Food Innovation Fund II cohort.

Ghent University spin-off producing biological crop-protection molecules (chitooligosaccharides) via precision fermentation with pharma-grade batch-to-batch consistency.

Valenciennes-based circular-economy platform (founded 2023) that matches companies holding surplus/unsold non-food inventory with a network of 1,200+ charities and reuse networks. Processed ~45,000 pallets and €31M in donated goods in 2025.

Oakland-based plant cell biomanufacturing company producing hard-to-source, high-quality botanical ingredients with consistent year-round production at significantly lower cost than conventional sourcing. BIV Global Food Innovation Fund II cohort.

Monterrey-based biotech startup using enzyme-based (rather than solvent/heat) extraction to transform plant biomass into high-value bioactive ingredients, supported by a proprietary medicinal plant database. Targets clean-label food, agrifood, and wellness applications, cutting extraction costs up to 50%. BIV Global Food Innovation Fund II cohort.

Rosario-based biotech startup (Argentina/USA) developing a bacterial extracellular vesicle (bEV) delivery platform (Clepsules™) for targeted intracellular delivery of bioactives. Engineers high-yield bacterial strains to enhance stability, bioavailability, and cellular uptake of functional ingredients for food, supplements, and nutrition. BIV Global Food Innovation Fund II cohort.

Los Angeles-based early-stage biomanufacturing company using directed evolution and PicoShell screening technology to engineer high-performance host cells — boosting fermentation titers, enabling alternative feedstocks, and cutting downstream processing costs. Compresses host-cell engineering timelines from years to months. BIV Global Food Innovation Fund II cohort.

Cultivated chicken and B2B biotechnology platform.

Utilizing biotechnology to restore "lost" immune receptors in crops to fight pathogens.

Developed for all types of animal husbandry Through real-time data, intelligent analysis and a scalable system, you gain full control over your animals' movement activity, health and farm infrastructure, regardless of animal species or farm type.

We meticulously formulate MOSH protein bars with functional brain + body nutrients. It’s not a hobby - it’s our passion

Building the first closed-loop nutrition system.

Rescuing surplus food by selling overstock goods to consumers at a discount via e-commerce.

Seed-oil-free frozen french fry brand reinventing the frozen potato category — just russet potatoes, grass-fed beef tallow or avocado oil, and seasonings (zero seed oils). Fastest-growing fry brand in the US; #1 frozen-potato brand at multiple retailers; 3,500+ doors (Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Thrive Market, Fresh Thyme, MOM's Organic Market). Founded 2024 by Jesse Konig and Ben Johnson.

We are an upcoming AgTech startup based in Essen, Germany. As a B2B technology partner specializing in precision agriculture, we help commercial growers to produce high-quality fruit more efficiently through the power of intelligent data and automation.

We make real meat, without animals. We produce ethical and sustainable cultivated meat for pets without compromising on essential nutritional benefits. The team makes real meat, without animals. Taking a sample of cells from a chicken egg just once, Meatly can produce enough meat to feed our furry customers forevermore.

Dimensions Agri Technology is a Norwegian AgTech company offering a solution for real time patch spraying, using AI to recognize weeds in cereal fields. Our sensors are retro fitted to any sprayer brand. This allows the farmer to apply chemicals where and when needed and for healthy weed-free crop to remain untreated. Field tests over the last 5+ years show on average 30-70% reduction chemical use and 5-10% increased yield on the non-sprayed areas. Great news for the farmer and for the environment.

Plant sugar-based crop protection and biostimulants.

Vori is the only modern operating system for the grocery industry, giving small and mid-sized supermarkets a performance edge to compete against retail giants and combat macroeconomic forces such as inflation, the labor crisis, the rise of e-commerce, and supply chain issues. Vori’s grocery OS combines inventory management workflows and a modern point-of-sale system into a single platform, seamlessly connecting data across the food supply chain. By digitizing manual tasks, streamlining operations, and aggregating data into actionable insights, Vori helps grocers make more precise decisions about replenishment buying, retail pricing and margin, product merchandising and promotions, shopper marketing, labor, vendor collaboration, and more. Vori was founded in 2019 in East Palo Alto and is led by Stanford engineers from Space X, Google, and Facebook. Vori proudly boasts a world-class and diverse team with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, logistics, and grocery store operations.