Over 50% of users report weight loss and improved mood in just two weeks, thanks to AI-powered micronutrient analysis.

Tempe, Arizona, August 25, 2025 – Tempe Shop LLC, the innovative health technology company behind Food Spy AI, today announced it has raised $300,000 in pre-seed funding to bring its groundbreaking nutrition tracking platform to a wider global audience. The round drew investment from three of China’s leading nutrition researchers, Dr. Hu Zhiming, Dr. Zhang Xiao, and Dr. Liu Meiyun, along with two prominent Chinese nutrition clinics (Shenzhen LongGang Diabetes Clinic and Beijing 6th Road Nutritionist Clinic) and two respected U.S.-based nutritionists, Dr. Samantha Greene and Dr. Michael Turner.

A New Era in Nutrition Tracking

Food Spy AI is the world’s first consumer nutrition app to track both macronutrients and vitamins with AI-powered food recognition. While calorie counting apps have existed for years, none have tackled the challenge of vitamin and micronutrient analysis, a critical factor in long-term health, energy levels, and disease prevention.

The app’s advanced computer vision models can recognize thousands of foods with remarkable precision, providing a nutritional breakdown that includes calories, macros, and a full micronutrient profile. This makes it a valuable tool not only for individuals seeking to lose weight or improve fitness but also for people managing chronic conditions, recovering from nutrient deficiencies, or striving for optimal wellness.

Vitamin Recognition: The Breakthrough Competitors Missed

Most nutrition apps stop at calories and macros. Food Spy AI goes further, using proprietary algorithms developed in collaboration with nutritionists to analyze vitamin and micronutrient content from a single photo. This enables users to identify deficiencies in nutrients such as Vitamin D, iron, or B12 before they cause symptoms.

“No other app on the market, not MyFitnessPal, not Yuka, not Cal AI, not Fastic, currently offers this feature,” said Felix Yu, co-founder and CEO. “It’s a big differentiator. And frankly, it’s surprising it hasn’t been done before, because vitamins are a huge part of the health equation.”

Scientifically Proven Accuracy

In a recent independent evaluation, Food Spy AI achieved a ≤10% error margin in food recognition and nutritional breakdown, the highest accuracy rate in the consumer nutrition app category. In comparison, competitors had error margins between 20-30%, with frequent misidentifications that can mislead users and undermine results.

“This level of precision is essential,” said Dr. Samantha Greene, a U.S.-based nutritionist and early investor. “For people tracking their health seriously, whether for weight loss, disease prevention, or sports performance, accuracy is everything.”

Real Results in Just Two Weeks

Beyond accuracy, Food Spy AI delivers tangible results. Internal data shows that over half of users experienced measurable weight loss and improved mood within their first two weeks of consistent tracking. Users attribute these benefits not only to calorie awareness but also to better nutrient balance, made possible by the app’s vitamin recognition technology.

“By helping users identify and correct micronutrient gaps, we enable changes that go beyond just eating less,” Felix said. “Better nutrition means better energy, better sleep, and better mood.”

Organic Growth and Professional Endorsement

Since its soft launch, Food Spy AI has grown to over 15,000 users organically, driven almost entirely by word-of-mouth and nutritionist recommendations. Many healthcare professionals have adopted the app in their practices, using it to help patients track not just how much they eat, but the quality and completeness of their diets.

“Competitors like Cal AI have relied on hype and heavy marketing,” Felix added. “Our growth has come from trust, results, and features no one else offers.”

A Founder with a Dual Focus on Science and Technology

Felix Yu, co-founder and CEO of Tempe Shop LLC, is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned degrees in Nutrition Science and Computer Science. Combining his expertise in human health and artificial intelligence, Felix envisioned a platform that would bridge the gap between scientific nutritional guidance and accessible consumer technology.

“I founded Food Spy AI because I saw a gap in the way people track their nutrition, calories and macros are only part of the story,” Felix said. “I wanted to create a tool that could help people understand whether they’re truly nourishing their bodies, not just restricting their diets. Working alongside top nutritionists, we’ve built Food Spy AI to be accurate, actionable, and a true game-changer for health.”

Before launching Food Spy AI, Felix worked at Netflix as a Software Engineer (focused on AI-powered productivity and applications), where he developed a passion for applying AI to real-world health challenges. His vision was to build an app that could stand up to scientific scrutiny while remaining intuitive enough for everyday use.

About Tempe Shop LLC

Tempe Shop LLC is a health technology company based in Tempe, Arizona, dedicated to creating AI-powered tools that improve human health through data-driven nutrition. The company’s flagship product, Food Spy AI, leverages advanced computer vision and nutritional science to provide users with the most accurate, comprehensive dietary tracking available, including the industry’s first vitamin recognition feature.

Since its launch, Food Spy AI has been embraced by nutritionists, healthcare providers, and everyday users around the world. With the new funding, Tempe Shop LLC plans to expand its engineering team, develop additional micronutrient tracking capabilities, and launch targeted outreach to healthcare professionals in North America, Asia, and Europe.