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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.

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.

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.

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.

CATTLER is a mobile and desktop management platform that allows the cattle farmer to run all its operation in one place.

We are revolutionizing the olive oil industry. Phenolives was born to tackle the challenges faced by olive mills worldwide. Despite being the heart of the olive oil industry, these mills often struggle due to inefficient utilization of their resources, resulting in a staggering 85% waste.

Producing feed ingredients for aquaculture from overpopulated and invasive crabs.

Primogene GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Leipzig, Germany. We develop bioprocesses to manufacture functional ingredients based on multi-enzyme systems. Our ingredients are used for nutrition, personal care and as raw materials for pharma purposes, to support life’s journey, from the first breath to the golden years.

Backed by IndieBio and SOSV, Fermeate is the first startup in the world to apply optogenetics and photomolecular gene circuits to microbial based biomanufacturing. Photomolecular gene circuits open a new era in biomanufacturing. Essentially, software-like level of control, and fast on/off switching that allows biology to live up to the ideal of “programmability.”

At Omegga, we revolutionize spectroscopy use by combining it with artificial intelligence. We offer data-driven spectral insights for broad applications - cheaper, more accurate and in real time. Starting with animals - specifically poultry - but aiming far beyond. Our first proven application is to solve the big problem that male baby chicks are killed after hatching. We detect the sex of chicken embryos in the egg just by shining light through eggs and analyzing sex-specific patterns via AI. Our approach is non-invasive, early and cost-effective.

Afresh is the AI platform for Grocery — built for how grocery actually operates, from the fresh perimeter to center store and retail to distribution centers. The Afresh platform helps grocers make smarter decisions about what to buy, order, produce, and sell across the entire operation, delivering higher profits, less waste, and fresher food on the shelf. Founded in 2017 with the mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all, Afresh today supports more than 12,500 departments across 40 states, partnering with Albertsons Companies, Stater Bros., Meijer, Wakefern, and more. Learn more at www.afresh.com.

Opalia is leading the world’s transition towards a more sustainable food system starting with cell-based dairy products with no compromise. We have developped a technology to produce real milk without cows using bovine mammary cells for B2B use as an ingredient in the food and dairy industry. We partner seemlesly with food transformers to simplify the dairy supply chain while providing value for our customers with sustainable dairy products that are healthy and delicious.

We design crops to take on the world’s biggest challenges. Wild plants thrive in every environment on Earth. Our platform harnesses these wild solutions to develop next generation crops.

AI-powered visual self-checkout systems for cafeterias and food service operations.

scaling precision-fermented dairy proteins to create cheese that melts and stretches like dairy.

Planetary builds, owns, and operates a global network of fermentation facilities to produce your bio-based products at scale. planetary's proprietary BioBlocksTM fermentation and AI platform can scale up, optimize, and produce your products with optimal COGS and sustainability footprint.

Using precision fermentation to cultivate animal-free meat proteins for pet food.

Developing pheromone-based scent technology to repel insects and replace chemical pesticides.

Decentralised grain processing platform enabling small-scale farmers to mill grains locally, assess quality, and connect with buyers...

AI-powered modular autonomy software for agricultural machinery enabling regenerative and precision farming.

SaaS platform helping food and drink producers manage sales, orders, payments, and accounting to trade more efficiently.

Sustainable cocoa alternative (Koji Cocoa) made from cocoa shells via solid-state fermentation for B2B food ingredient markets.

Providing high-fidelity soil measurement solutions for precision agriculture decisions.

Synthesizing bioactive compounds to reduce livestock methane emissions by up to 95%.

Producing animal-free casein via precision fermentation for cheese production.

Developing probiotic bacteria strains that extend food shelf-life and minimize food waste.

Developing hyper-productive continuous fermentation technology to scale bio-manufacturing.

Developing AI-driven raw material analysis for digital twin-based food production systems.

AI-powered smartphone scanning solution for instant cattle weight and body condition estimation.

Scaling traditional-style, plant-based vegan cheese brands across Europe.

A B2B digital marketplace and educational ecosystem for farmers and global buyers.

Producing seaweed-based feed additives to reduce methane emissions from cattle by 80%.

Pasture management with virtual fencing and animal monitoring.

Developing sustainable, carob-based cocoa alternatives for chocolate.

Creating healthy, mycelium-based alternative protein products with a focus on taste and texture.

Building fully autonomous robotic harvesting systems for greenhouse environments.

Molecular-level ethanol reduction for high-quality non-alcoholic spirits and wines.

AI-powered supply chain platform connecting farmers directly to retailers and processors.

Replacing fossil-based polymers with biodegradable Cellulose Super Absorbents (CSA).

Developing AI-powered smart spraying systems to reduce chemical waste via real-time droplet feedback.

Developing a high-precision "LeapBox" spraying system for plant-level crop care.