Pyroistech is a technology company and spin‑off of the Public University of Navarra, founded in 2018, that develops optical spectroscopy solutions primarily for the agri‑food sector. Its core products include spectroscopy systems to analyze food composition and detect contaminants, and custom optoelectronic equipment such as fiber‑coupled light sources based on LED, SLED and halogen technologies for universities, labs, research centers and industrial clients. The company has worked with local partners including Urzante, Grupo IAN, Viscofan and Nafosa and sees significant growth potential for agri‑food applications. Pyroistech currently employs six technically qualified people (majority female) and is led by Dr. Ignacio Vitoria Pascual. Recent funds will be used to strengthen its commercial area and accelerate development of new products. The company participated in the BerriUp accelerator and is part of Sodena’s portfolio after being a finalist in its Orizont programme. Previously, Sodena granted a €20,000 participative loan in 2020 which was later capitalized. Pyroistech is a Navarra-based technology company specializing in optoelectronics that develops quality-analysis equipment for the agri-food sector using optics and artificial intelligence. Its core product combines optical sensing hardware with AI-powered analysis to assess food quality. The company completed a four-month, highly personalized acceleration program at BerriUp that provided mentoring from a network of experts and resources to professionalize the project. After finishing the program, Pyroistech secured participation from Easo Ventures and will leverage the investor's capital, advice, and experience to support growth. CEO Ignacio Vitoria said the quality of mentors allowed the team to take the project further and professionalize it. The article does not disclose revenue, user metrics, or specific financial terms of the investment.

Total raised

$54M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2023