Shiru is pioneering next-generation ingredients for use in food manufacturing and production. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Jasmin Hume, Shiru has developed an ingredient discovery approach that combines machine-learning algorithms and precision fermentation to discover and create high-value ingredients. Built by a team of technology experts and food industry veterans, Shiru is on a mission to reduce the world’s reliance on animals for food by providing delicious, cost-effective, and sustainable alternatives. Shiru is based in Emeryville, California, and is backed by leading venture capital firms such as S2G Ventures, Lux Capital, and CPT Capital.