Great ideas come in all shapes and sizes
Each company we work with is unique. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
By nurturing North American pre-seed and seed-level startups, we help incubate ideas and provide industry expertise that builds on the strengths of every portfolio company.
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.
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