Shiru

Founded in 2019 and originally known as Shiru Bio, Shiru operates from Emeryville, CA, and focuses on the discovery and production of natural ingredients within the healthcare sector, specifically industrial bio. As a participant in Y-Combinator’s S19 batch, Shiru has established itself with a unique technology base and strong customer relationships, making it a trusted partner to several leading global consumer products companies. The company is committed to combating the climate crisis through transformative ingredient solutions that require significantly less land, water, and energy than conventional alternatives. Shiru’s product line, renowned for exceeding conventional texture, taste, and versatility benchmarks, includes innovations like the Flourish™ AI platform for rapid protein identification, the OleoPro™ platform for transforming oils into structured fats, and other platforms aimed at enhancing gelling, binding, and nutritional properties of foods. With a team of four, Shiru continues to expand its influence across various regions, including the United States, Canada, and remote areas, driven by a mission to feed the world sustainably through advanced machine learning and precision biology.