Our Portfolio Companies
Silicon Valley-based bioscience company working on scalable infrastructure for fermentation and biomanufacturing.
The Izote Biosciences anaerobic process enables a simpler, more productive fermentation design. Features include highly predictable scaling of performance, the ability to extend fermentation runs for days, and the use of low-cost bioreactors.
Toronto-based robotics and automation company focused on mechanizing commercial kitchen processes to reduce food waste and labor.
The Gastronomous mission is to revolutionize the food service industry by developing a network of interconnected smart appliances to create the world’s first fully autonomous kitchen.
Silicon Valley-based kitchen automation company focused on automating ingredient preparation, portion control, and commercial kitchen workflows.
The Caldo technology provides relief to stressed, overworked kitchen staff without surrendering quality, accuracy, or speed of food preparation. The flexible and compact automated tabletop tools require no installation or kitchen retrofitting.
Chicago-based technology company utilizing proprietary data to optimize tech support in foodservice and hospitality.
Platform-agnostic and available 24/7, Science on Call provides remote and immediate technical and helpdesk support to restaurant operators. Saving restaurants time and money, the Science on Call services help keep chefs in the kitchen and out of the IT weeds.
Seattle-based Koidra helps industrial facilities optimize operations, boost yield, and reduce costs through cutting-edge software-based automation technologies.
Built on years of machine learning research and industrial control expertise, Koidra's innovative products are tailored to transform operations and amplify the bottom line.
San Francisco-based JUICER provides restaurant revenue management, including dynamic pricing on 3rd party delivery channels, to optimize profits and market position.
JUICER has developed an automated dynamic pricing solution that optimizes prices per menu item, channel, location, and daypart which allows restaurants to charge slightly higher prices during busy periods.
With roots in Australia, global materials leader Earthodic creates materials which achieve key barrier properties using bio-based ingredients—enabling the manufacture of strong, water-resistant paper packaging that can be repulped and recycled.
Through rigorous experimentation and testing, Earthodic has developed pioneering, patented products. From exceptional coatings to applications on existing equipment, Earthodic has created a recyclable and reusable solution that enables a true circular economy.
Spectacular Labs is transforming food safety testing with Spectacular OneTouch, a "lab-in-a-box" solution that automates pathogen testing and delivers same-shift results.
Their technology provides faster, on-site testing, significantly reducing delays and costs associated with third-party labs. With ISO 17025 accreditation and backing from Astanor Ventures, Spectacular Labs is poised to redefine food safety in the $21B pathogen testing market.
Mirsee Robotics is developing teleoperated humanoid robots for industrial tasks in hazardous environments.
Their proprietary technology enables precision control through VR-based teleoperation, reducing labor shortages and operational downtime in critical infrastructure sectors. With secured pilot programs in water treatment facilities and energy sectors, Mirsee is positioning itself as a leader in industrial robotics.
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Currently operating in stealth, an innovative quick serve restaurant (QSR) vision and natural language processing company.
With unparalleled experience and technology, this company is poised to make an immediate impact into the $65B market.
OscarAI is an AI-powered data analyst for high-performing franchisees and field teams.
Whether your data lives in spreadsheets, PDFs, or across disconnected systems, Oscar adapts to your workflows and gets you to insights fast. It’s built for the complexity of franchise ops, and most teams are live in just a few days - no IT bottlenecks, no drawn-out setup.
Thombar (formerly CropGuard) supports American specialty crop growers by modernizing financial tools for agriculture. Small and mid-sized growers often face unprecedented financial challenges, and Thombar provides better rates, lower fees, and industry-specific solutions to help them build resilient operations.
By empowering growers, Thombar strengthens rural communities, secures our food supply, and keeps American agriculture globally competitive.
Tric Robotics provides farmers with tractor-scale autonomy for pest and disease control.
They are committed to revolutionizing agriculture through automation, driving efficiency and sustainability on the farm. The innovative solutions harnesses the power of ultraviolet light for strawberry farmers, offering a highly effective, chemical-free alternative for pest control. Farmers can achieve more with less, while preserving the environment for future generations.
Born out of Google X, Heritable Agriculture is redefining how we grow the world’s food. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and gene-editing technology, they’re developing resilient, high-performing crops to meet global demand sustainably. After five years of innovation within Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory, Heritable now stands as an independent force driving the next evolution in agriculture.
Dispension is transforming how restricted products are distributed through secure, intelligent self-service kiosks and smart lockers. With trusted identity verification and seamless technology, Dispension is setting a new standard for access, accountability, and convenience.
Cubbi brings fresh, local meals directly to workplaces through its network of smart food pods. Designed to connect teams with chef-made dishes, Cubbi is reimagining how people eat at work — convenient, affordable, and powered by local culinary talent.
Tre’dish is cutting out the middle layers of traditional supply chains to make food more affordable for everyone. By streamlining sourcing and distribution, they’re passing the savings directly to consumers — simplifying how people shop for quality food and empowering local producers along the way.
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Currently operating in stealth, the team is developing next-generation automation systems that merge robotics, machine learning, and AI to transform food production. Their collaborative technology is designed to work alongside people — making manufacturing smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Autolane is building the operating system for curbside autonomy. Their edge hardware and SaaS platform authenticate, park, load, and dispatch autonomous delivery and ride-hail vehicles with zero human intervention, enabling retailers, restaurants, and property owners to transform ordinary parking lots into self-orchestrating, revenue-generating hubs.
By standardizing how autonomous vehicles interact with the built environment, Autolane reduces last-mile labor costs, cuts congestion, and unlocks data-driven services that scale as adoption grows. They’re on a mission to make every curb a gateway to autonomous commerce and mobility.
Avol Aerospace develops autonomous electric aircraft designed for time-critical cargo delivery. Their service moves medical-logistics shipments—blood, stem cells, tissues, and lab specimens—between healthcare centers with pickups in 30 minutes or less and costs comparable to traditional ground transport.
Avol’s proprietary blended-wing aircraft maximize cargo volume, reduce cost per flight, and deliver a zero-emissions alternative for critical logistics. They’re building the next generation of high-efficiency, autonomous air transport for healthcare.
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