
Shiru is an ingredient innovation company that leverages AI, bioinformatics, and precision biology to discover and produce natural, scalable proteins. Their proprietary Flourish™ platform accelerates the ingredient discovery timeline from 5-15 years to 1-2 years, offering sustainable, high-performance solutions that enhance product functionality across food, personal care, and cosmetics industries. Key products include OleoPro™, a clean-label fat alternative, and uPro™, a texturizing protein, both designed to improve texture, taste, and nutritional value. Shiru aims to unlock natural proteins that enhance product functionality while promoting sustainability, making healthier and more sustainable products accessible.

Shiru is an ingredient innovation company that leverages AI, bioinformatics, and precision biology to discover and produce natural, scalable proteins. Their proprietary Flourish™ platform accelerates the ingredient discovery timeline from 5-15 years to 1-2 years, offering sustainable, high-performance solutions that enhance product functionality across food, personal care, and cosmetics industries. Key products include OleoPro™, a clean-label fat alternative, and uPro™, a texturizing protein, both designed to improve texture, taste, and nutritional value. Shiru aims to unlock natural proteins that enhance product functionality while promoting sustainability, making healthier and more sustainable products accessible.
What they do: AI-driven ingredient discovery and production of natural, scalable proteins and fat alternatives
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Alameda, California
Notable products: OleoPro™, uPro™
Tech: Flourish™ platform, ProteinDiscovery.ai, AI + bioinformatics + precision biology
Funding (total): Approximately $56.5M–$57M reported
Ingredient discovery and development for food, personal care, cosmetics and materials to replace or improve traditional animal- or synthetic-derived ingredients.
2019
Biotechnology
17000000
Series A announced Oct 27, 2021
Series B announced on Nov 12, 2024; reported as most recent round
“Raised venture funding from food- and climate-focused investors including S2G Ventures, Lux Capital, CPT Capital, Y Combinator and others”