Shiru Expands AI-Powered Ingredient Discovery with $16M Boost to Revolutionize Products, Categories, and Industries

Shiru, an AI-enabled protein discovery company, has raised $16 million in funding to expand its capabilities in flavor innovation, skincare ingredients, advanced materials, and agriculture. Their ProteinDiscovery.ai platform allows users to search, identify, and test natural ingredients from a database of over 33 million molecules, offering alternatives to traditional unsustainable ingredients. The platform also features an "Expressor" tool that predicts protein expression in microbial systems, reducing development timelines and costs for businesses.

Founded in 2019, Shiru has already unveiled OleoPro, a high-performance fat alternative that reduces saturated fat by over 80% in plant-based foods and cosmetics. The company has partnered with global companies like Griffith Foods and Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition Partners to develop sustainable ingredients and sweet proteins, with plans to revolutionize ingredient discovery across multiple molecular classes. Shiru's goal is to drive innovation that benefits both industry and consumers, with ProteinDiscovery.ai just being the beginning of their comprehensive platform.