Clarifresh receives investment, advisory relationship from Grapevine Capital Partners
Grapevine Capital Partners enters into an advisory relationship with Clarifresh, a provider of AI-powered Quality Management technology.
[October 7, 2026] — Grapevine Capital Partners, LLC has officially entered into an advisory relationship with Clarifresh (Clarifruit Ltd.), a leading provider of AI-powered Quality Management technology for the fresh food and produce industry.
Alongside the advisory role, Grapevine has made an initial investment in Clarifresh, reflecting strong confidence in the platform’s capabilities and its long-term growth trajectory.
Grapevine intends to deepen its involvement over time, working alongside Clarifresh’s leadership team to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and continued market expansion across the global fresh produce supply chain.
“We are investing in Clarifresh because their AI-powered platform addresses one of the most critical inefficiencies in the fresh produce industry — avoidable waste. Clarifresh standardizes quality control and creates objectivity across the supply chain,” said Ben Toland, Partner at Grapevine Capital Partners.
“Clarifresh has established itself as an innovative market leader with real growth potential. Partnering our capital relationships and operational expertise with their team and technology will accelerate their expansion and is core to our mission of serving farmers.”
“We are looking forward to working with Ben Toland and the Grapevine Capital Partners team,” said Elad Mardix, CEO & Co-founder of Clarifresh. “They bring industry expertise, experience, and capital relationships that are invaluable.”
About Grapevine Capital Partners, LLC
Grapevine Capital Partners’ mission is to build and grow institutional quality investment content, focused on strong cash-flows, long-term growth, and high yields. The firm assists organizations through capital partnerships, operational improvements and acquisition strategies.
Clarifresh (Clarifruit Ltd.) is a leading AI-powered Quality Management platform for the fresh food and produce industry. By leveraging proprietary computer vision and machine learning algorithms, Clarifresh automates and standardizes the quality control process for growers, marketers, and retailers worldwide — driving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring commodity consistency across every order.
Media Contact:
Talia Zimmerman
Head of Global Marketing
talia@clarifresh.com
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