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UpGrain

UpGrain

Private
AppenzellEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://upgrain.ch/

Last Round

Grant

Jun 4, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$52,000

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

UpGrain is a foodtech company that transforms barley byproducts from beer production into high-quality, nutritious food ingredients.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Circular Economy, Sustainable Materials, Waste Management

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

food upcyclingupcycled ingredientsbrewers' spent grainBSGfood techcircular economyB2B food ingredientsplant-based proteinalternative proteinsustainable food ingredientsfood waste reductionclean-label ingredientsmeat alternatives

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UpGrain Comparables

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UpGrain Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantJun 4, 2025
AcceleratorDec 4, 2024
GrantMar 30, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

William Pyndt Beiskjær

Co-founder & COO

Founding Team

Vincent Vida

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

UpGrain Investors

Notable investors and investment history

UpGrain investors
InvestorRounds
St. Galler KantonalbankGrant
MassChallenge IsraelAccelerator
Kickstart InnovationAccelerator

Market signals

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  • Jul 13, 2026

    Open roles increased to 12, 9x the trailing average.

  • Feb 24, 2026

    Grew 33% QoQ, from 9 to 12 employees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is UpGrain a public or private company?

UpGrain is a private company.

What is the current stock price of UpGrain?

UpGrain is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is UpGrain worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for UpGrain is not publicly available.

Can I buy UpGrain stock?

UpGrain shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was UpGrain's last funding round?

UpGrain's most recent funding round was Grant on June 4, 2025.

Who are the main investors in UpGrain?

Key investors in UpGrain include St. Galler Kantonalbank, MassChallenge, Kickstart Innovation.

Will UpGrain IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for UpGrain.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAppenzell
Employee Range12
Year Founded2020
Last FundingJun 4, 2025

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