Shiru
Shiru leverages ML to create proteins to feed the world sustainably.
About Shiru
Shiru is an AI-enabled ingredient discovery company that uses its proprietary Flourish™ platform to identify and develop novel, natural protein-based ingredients for food, personal care, agriculture, and advanced materials. Its flagship products include OleoPro™, a structured plant-based fat alternative, and ProteinDiscovery.ai, an open-access marketplace and discovery platform cataloging millions of natural proteins. The company serves food manufacturers and CPG brands seeking sustainable, functional ingredients, dramatically reducing discovery timelines from 10–15 years to 1–2 years.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$36.8M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
Founders
Jasmin Hume
Dr. Jasmin Hume is a protein biochemist and entrepreneur who founded Shiru in 2019 to harness AI and nature to create sustainable ingredients. She holds a PhD and previously worked in biopharma before pivoting to food ingredient innovation.
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