Tastry, Inc.
Tastry is a sensory sciences company that uses advanced chemistry, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to match consumers with products they will love, particularly in the wine industry. They help wineries discover new market opportunities and equip retailers with personalized recommendations. Their proprietary technology analyzes wine chemistry to predict consumer preferences with up to 93% accuracy, de-risking the winemaking process. Tastry aims to democratize wine buying and selling by providing data-driven insights that help wineries grow, improve marketing, and streamline the consumer shopping experience. Key solutions include Sales Accelerator, CompuBlend®, Tastry Uncorked, and the Tastry Insights Dashboard.
Tastry, Inc.
Tastry is a sensory sciences company that uses advanced chemistry, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to match consumers with products they will love, particularly in the wine industry. They help wineries discover new market opportunities and equip retailers with personalized recommendations. Their proprietary technology analyzes wine chemistry to predict consumer preferences with up to 93% accuracy, de-risking the winemaking process. Tastry aims to democratize wine buying and selling by providing data-driven insights that help wineries grow, improve marketing, and streamline the consumer shopping experience. Key solutions include Sales Accelerator, CompuBlend®, Tastry Uncorked, and the Tastry Insights Dashboard.
TL;DR
Core offering: Sensory-sciences AI that predicts consumer flavor preferences and product performance (focus on wine)
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: San Luis Obispo, California
Founder & CEO: Katerina Axelsson
Notable tech: Analytical chemistry + machine learning / AI
Reported total funding (company disclosure): USD 10,290,000 (last reported 2018-06-01)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Reducing uncertainty in product-market fit for sensory products (wine) by predicting consumer taste preferences and optimizing recommendations and blending.
Founded
2016
Industry
Sensory sciences / Wine tech / AI
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
10290000.00
Last reported funding date and total funding amount from company-disclosed data
Investor Signal
“UST is a strategic investor; Crunchbase lists multiple investors including Half Court Ventures and Markus Frind”