Grain4Grain uses patent pending technology to effeciently upcycle spent grains into a low carb, high protein flour--in under 20 minutes.
Grain4Grain is a San Antonio based food-tech startup. A couple years ago, we developed a patent pending process that allows us to dry and mill byproducts, specifically brewers spent grain, into a low carb, high protein flour. Spent grain is the number one byproduct from breweries and for over 100 years, breweries have been trying to develop a way to capitalize on this resource--think whey protein from cheese making. Our innovative methodology allows us to dry and mill brewers spent grain in under 20 minutes, down from the conventional 6 hours--allowing us to provide this incredibly healthy and sustainable ingredient at affordable prices to consumers and product makers. Since launching 10 months ago, we have been able to upcycle 120,000 lbs of wet spent grain, and have launched 2 CPG products in nearly 200 HEB stores. We are now in the works of developing contracts with product makers, bakeries, and even a dog food company!
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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May 13, 2021 | Pre-seed | $775K | 1 | — | — | Detail |
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Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation | — | Pre-seed |