Clay Capital
Overview
Clay Capital, formerly known as VisVires New Protein, is a venture capital firm investing in agrifood technology startups addressing global food system challenges. The firm focuses on early-stage to growth-stage companies in sectors such as sustainable packaging, fermentation, agriculture biologicals, crop disease resistance, soil health, regenerative agriculture, animal health, ag biotechnology, food safety testing, supply chain, kitchen robotics, climate tech, next-gen materials, and sustainable AI. Clay Capital's investment strategy includes initial checks ranging from $3 million to $8 million, with additional capital allocated for follow-on investments. The firm has invested in companies like Toopi Organics, WeedOUT, and Cook-e, aiming to support innovative solutions that transform the food and agriculture sectors.
Investment Focus
- Startups leveraging technology to address challenges in the food system
- Focus on sustainable and circular food production
- Early-stage companies in Europe, Israel, and Asia
- Innovative solutions in the food and agriculture sectors
- Sustainable and circular food production
- Technological advancements addressing fundamental food system challenges
- Innovative solutions addressing global food system challenges
- Focus on sustainability and impact
- Strong management teams with a clear vision
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Clay Capital invest in?
Clay Capital invests in Agriculture, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Food and Beverage, Sustainability and Bioinformatics, and is based in Sydney, Australia. Clay Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Clay Capital invest at?
Clay Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 3M - 8M.
Which regions does Clay Capital invest in?
Clay Capital invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia and Singapore.
Who are the partners at Clay Capital?
Team members listed for Clay Capital include Ahmed khan (CEO).
What companies has Clay Capital invested in?
Clay Capital's portfolio includes Infinite Roots, Aleph Farms, In Ovo, Toopi Organics, Ynsect, WeedOUT, Cook-e and ViAqua Therapeutics.
How do I contact Clay Capital?
Clay Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
