Durham-based Sennos has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven fermentation technology, positioning the company at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence. The investment round, led by Stockholm-based TomEnterprise, will fuel the expansion of Sennos's sensor systems and AI capabilities while supporting its entry into high-growth markets beyond brewing.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jared Resnick, Sennos (previously Precision Fermentation) has built what it describes as the world's largest real-time fermentation database. The company's flagship platform, BrewIQ, transforms traditional fermentation tanks into intelligent systems by installing what Resnick calls "a digital nervous system" that continuously monitors critical parameters like sugar conversion, temperature, pressure, and pH levels.
The collected data feeds into an AI engine trained to detect patterns, predict outcomes, and flag anomalies, giving operators unprecedented control over biological processes that have historically relied on manual sampling and intuition. This technology has already proven valuable in the brewing industry, where it helps manufacturers improve consistency, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
While Sennos began with beer production, the company is now expanding into broader applications where fermentation plays a crucial role, including alternative proteins, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals. "This funding enables us to scale within the brewing and beverage space, where we've already proven the value of our technology," said Resnick. "It sets the stage to bring that same level of understanding to every other industry where fermentation unlocks significant gains."
The investment coincides with the launch of Sennos's new technology platform, combining the M3 Sensor System with the AI-enabled BrewIQ analytics software. This modular system can be plugged into existing setups, making it accessible to manufacturers across various scales and industries.
As climate-conscious production and sustainable food systems become increasingly important, Sennos's technology addresses the growing need for more efficient, scalable, and dependable microbial processes. By 2026, the company aims to "support every stage of fluid and fermentation production," transforming how industries from brewing to biotechnology harness the power of microorganisms.