BrightSeed S.r.l.
Strategic sustainability and digital marketing consultancy services.
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Brightseed is a biosciences company that utilizes artificial intelligence to identify and validate the health benefits of bioactive compounds found in plants. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Jim Flatt, Dr. Lee Chae, and Sofia Elizondo, the San Francisco-based firm aims to map the millions of previously unknown bioactives in nature to promote human health. The founders combined their expertise in computational biology and business to create the company's core technology.
The company's proprietary AI platform, Forager®, accelerates the discovery and validation of plant-based ingredients from years to months. This technology analyzes plant compounds to find connections to specific health benefits, such as gut health, metabolic function, and cognition. Forager has mapped millions of plant compounds, significantly expanding the known library of bioactives. Brightseed's business model is B2B; it develops proprietary, clinically-proven bioactive ingredients and sells them to companies in the food and beverage, dietary supplement, specialized nutrition, and medical food markets. The company also partners with major CPG brands, ingredients suppliers, and other organizations to provide insights into bioactives and develop new health solutions.
Brightseed has launched several products, including Bio Gut Fiber and Bio Gut Core, which are derived from upcycled hemp hulls and are designed to improve gut health. The company has secured significant funding to advance its research and commercialization efforts, raising $120 million over several rounds, including a $68 million Series B in 2022. Key investors include Temasek, Horizons Ventures, and AgFunder.
Keywords: bioactive discovery, AI platform, plant-based compounds, human health, Forager AI, functional ingredients, nutraceuticals, food technology, biosciences, computational biology, gut health, metabolic health, upcycled ingredients, dietary supplements, B2B ingredients, natural health solutions, phytonutrients, preventative health, microbiome, agtech, food innovation, sustainable ingredients, clinical validation