Arvind Gupta

New Culture is leading the global change to an animal-free dairy future. We’re revolutionizing how cheese is made by combining traditional cheesemaking methods with modern fermentation technology. Using our groundbreaking science, any cheese is possible and can be made completely animal-free. First up is our craveable, sustainable, animal-free mozzarella that melts, stretches, bubbles, and browns to perfection. With a completely animal-free process, our cheese is free from lactose, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics and we cut down on water, land, energy usage by 5-10x. Not bad for a slice of pizza. We believe our food choices can transform our food system and help heal the planet, one cheese at a time. The animal-free future of dairy is here—and it’s delicious.

Geltor is the biodesign company that audaciously imagines and deeply explores all the possibilities that the tree of life has to offer. With customer benefit at the fore of each step of the creative process, Geltor has created the largest selection of designer proteins that are crafted with unparalleled biocompatibility and functionality. These proteins are 100% animal- and GMO-free, globally scalable, and sustainably cultivated. Geltor’s products are the result of endless curiosity and ceaseless optimization, clinically demonstrated for high performance.

SyntheX uses synthetic biology to create the next generation of drug discovery platforms. Using genetically engineered circuits, we rely on intracellular drug selection as opposed to in-vitro screening. This allows us to discover unbiased compounds with novel modes of action that can engage targets in either competitive or allosteric ways. We have developed ToRPPIDO to discover disruptors of protein-protein interactions (PPIs), and ToRNeDO to discover functional molecular glues for degraders of a neosubstrate of interest with a desired E3 ligase. In the same cells, we incorporate our proprietary DNA-encoded libraries of peptides and macrocycles to enable the production and selection of molecules in an efficient and high throughput manner. Our lead programs focus on oncology.

Vivid Vision is a company focused on taking key insights from vision science and applying them to make usable, fun vision tests and treatments. Vivid Vision for amblyopia and strabismus is a virtual reality solution for eye clinics.

For more than 56 years, we’ve partnered with founders from their first idea through the long arc of building iconic companies. Our track record includes 120 IPOs and 225+ acquisitions, reflecting our belief that great companies are built by people first. Across multiple market cycles, our team brings deep investing and operating experience to support founders with conviction, long-term capital, and hands-on partnership. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mayfield backs founders building the future of AI. People First. From Inception. Learn more at mayfield.com.

New Culture is leading the global change to an animal-free dairy future. We’re revolutionizing how cheese is made by combining traditional cheesemaking methods with modern fermentation technology. Using our groundbreaking science, any cheese is possible and can be made completely animal-free. First up is our craveable, sustainable, animal-free mozzarella that melts, stretches, bubbles, and browns to perfection. With a completely animal-free process, our cheese is free from lactose, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics and we cut down on water, land, energy usage by 5-10x. Not bad for a slice of pizza. We believe our food choices can transform our food system and help heal the planet, one cheese at a time. The animal-free future of dairy is here—and it’s delicious.

Geltor is the biodesign company that audaciously imagines and deeply explores all the possibilities that the tree of life has to offer. With customer benefit at the fore of each step of the creative process, Geltor has created the largest selection of designer proteins that are crafted with unparalleled biocompatibility and functionality. These proteins are 100% animal- and GMO-free, globally scalable, and sustainably cultivated. Geltor’s products are the result of endless curiosity and ceaseless optimization, clinically demonstrated for high performance.