Shiru Inc.

Shiru Inc. is a biotechnology company that accelerates the discovery and development of functional, sustainable ingredients using artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and precision biology. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes its proprietary Flourish™ platform to scan millions of protein candidates, identifying those with specific desired characteristics for applications in food, personal care, cosmetics, and other industries. By leveraging computational design and machine learning, Shiru transforms ingredient discovery from a traditional 5-15 year timeline into a process taking only 1-2 years. Their approach integrates high-throughput digital screening with laboratory validation to bring nature-derived, scalable solutions to market efficiently.

Shiru works with partners to commercialize these ingredients, aiming to provide sustainable, clean-label alternatives that mimic the performance of conventional animal-based or synthetic substances. Their portfolio includes innovations such as OleoPro™, a structured fat alternative, and uPro™, a texturizing protein. Through their ProteinDiscovery.ai platform, the company provides a marketplace that enables businesses to search, discover, and pilot proteins tailored to their specific product needs. By bridging the gap between digital discovery and industrial-scale manufacturing, Shiru helps companies enhance the functionality, nutritional profile, and sustainability of their products, addressing a growing consumer demand for healthier and environmentally responsible options.