Auralytica have raised £350K investment from HERmesa, Carbon13 and other investors to bring their chemical intelligence technology to market.
Making invisible chemistry visible
Auralytica is developing colour-changing holographic hydrogel sensors that can determine whether food is safe, fresh and sellable, without using dyes or electronics. Unlike electronic packaging sensors, which can be too expensive for the food industry, Auralytica’s technology provides a low-cost solution that fits into existing supply chains. By responding to the chemical changes happening inside food packaging, the sensors give producers and retailers a real-time indication of freshness, rather than relying solely on use-by dates.
The investment will enable Auralytica to move into dedicated lab space, file patents for its technology, produce commercial samples, engage with customers and begin its first sales. As the company moves from research to commercialisation, it is focused on helping food producers reduce waste while improving food safety.
Auralytica is led by a strong founding team combining deep scientific expertise with manufacturing and commercial experience. CEO and Co-founder Anna Winter has scaled production of advanced materials for high-tech applications, including roll-to-roll manufacturing, and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge. CTO and Co-founder Dr. Sam Davies holds a PhD from Imperial College London in holographic hydrogels and has previously scaled deep-tech products from concept to prototype.
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