We are thrilled to announce that Jed Dean has joined Bee Partners as a Venture Partner, marking a pivotal step forward in our mission to support the growth and success for inception-stage startups. With his deep expertise in AI, biotech, and go-to-market strategies, Jed will play a critical role in driving value for our portfolio … Read more
When we first met the New Culture team in 2019, they were part of IndieBio’s groundbreaking startup program in San Francisco. Their mission was clear: lead the global transition to an animal-free, sustainable dairy future. Their first product: melty, stretchy, animal-free mozzarella. Their first market: the $50bn US pizzeria market. Like all of the startups … Read more
In a recent series by CNBC that covers innovative ClimateTech companies, InnerPlant was selected for the spotlight due its ability to reduce waste in the Agriculture Industry. Founded in 2018, Shely Aronov and Rod Kumimoto have thus far raised over $22M in funding from investors such as Bee Partners, Bison Ventures, MS&AD, UpWest, and John Deere. … Read more
Investor interactions can be a treasure trove of knowledge for refining your pitch. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and CEO of Pow.bio, Shannon Hall, to learn about the ins and outs of raising early-stage capital. We delved into her story, and how her unique experiences taught her many lessons … Read more
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, while she shared her inspiring vision and insights into the industry’s future trends. Remember, knowledge is power, and understanding the trends shaping the agriculture industry can empower us to make a positive impact on the world. 5 … Read more
CTO and Co-Founder Ouwei Wang, introduces us to the fascinating world of synthetic biology, where everything from bioplastics to food and high-value enzymes are made with bacteria. However, one significant roadblock remains–the cost of production. Ouwei shares the need for drastic cost reduction and increased productivity for genetic biology to transition from future potential to … Read more
Congratulations to Co-Founders Shannon Hall and Ouwei Wang, along with the entire Pow.Bio team, for closing a $9.5M Series A! Read more about Pow.Bios’s technology on their website: pow.bio. “It’s always hard to balance science and business, and this is where I’ve seen Shannon and Ouwei’s dynamic shine. They are strong counterbalances to each other, … Read more
Congratulations to Co-Founders Nuha Siddiqui and Kritika Tyagi, along with the entire erthos team, for closing a $6.5M Series A! Read more about erthos’s technology on their website: erthos. Kritika Tyagi (left) and Nuha Siddiqui (right) From erthos’s Announcement on Forbes: Today, Forbes 30 Under 30 North American listers announced that erthos has closed an … Read more
Shannon Nangle, 33, is the founder of Circe Bioscence and has built a fermentation technology that converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen into fats for the food industry. “This technology will allow us to produce fats to make meat alternatives juicier and more savory, ice cream and cheese alternatives creamier, and cacao butter for truly guilt-free … Read more
The immense potential of synthetic biology. The biorevolution, decades in the making, is well underway and synthetic biology (synbio) is progressing at a blistering speed, said to be even outpacing Moore’s law (which states that computing power doubles every two years). This rapid progression in synbio is largely owed to the growing interface between biology … Read more