Bactolife Raises Over €30M to Commercialize Precision Fermentation-Derived Binding Proteins
Danish company Bactolife has secured over €30 million in Series B funding to commercialize Binding Proteins, a new food, feed, and dietary supplement ingredient made using precision fermentation. The funding round was led by Cross Border Impact Ventures (CBIV) and EIFO (Danish Export and Investment Fund), with participation from existing investors Novo Holdings and Athos. The proceeds will be used to execute Bactolife’s human study program across the US, EU, …
Pow.Bio Partners With Bühler to Offer an Integrated Continuous Precision Fermentation Platform
Pow.Bio has announced that it is teaming up with Bühler Group to bring an integrated continuous precision fermentation platform to market. The collaboration will work to advance industrial biomanufacturing by accelerating process development, reducing unit production costs, and improving operation performance. Traditional fermentation processes rely on batch or fed-batch processes, which require the tank to be emptied and cleaned between runs. However, the new partnership combines advanced model-driven control software …
Melt&Marble Secures €7.3M to Scale Designer Fats Made Using Precision Fermentation
Swedish biotech company Melt&Marble has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding to scale the production of its designer fats made using precision fermentation and bring its first ingredients to market. The round was led by Swedish deeptech investor Industrifonden, with participation from the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Beiersdorf, Valio, Chalmers Ventures, and Catalyze Capital. The EIC Accelerator previously awarded Melt&Marble a €2.5 million grant in 2024, …
Immobazyme Raises $2.9M to Expand Precision Fermentation-Based Biologics Platform
South African biotech company Immobazyme has secured R25 million (around $1.5 million) in a funding round led by the University Technology Fund (UTF II), with participation from Fireball Capital and University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE). The capital takes the total amount raised by Immobazyme to R50 million (around $2.9 million), following a previous raise last year. It will be used to accelerate the expansion of the company’s proprietary biologics platform, …
Symrise Invests in Cellibre’s Advanced Precision Fermentation Platform
Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients, and functional ingredients, has announced a strategic equity investment in US biotech company Cellibre. Through the partnership, Symrise will gain preferred access to Cellibre’s proprietary, precision fermentation-based technology. Together, the two companies will develop next-generation manufacturing technologies for globally important ingredients. This will enable Symrise to accelerate the commercialization of high-value natural flavor ingredients and cosmetic bioactives. The technology could …
Onego Bio Receives FDA “No Questions” Letter for Egg Protein Produced Through Precision Fermentation
Food ingredient company Onego Bio has received a “No Questions” letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Bioalbumen®, its egg protein produced through precision fermentation. The letter supports Onego Bio’s conclusion that Bioalbumen is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under its conditions of use in a wide range of food and beverage applications. This decision confirms that the ingredient can be used as a source of dietary …
Study: Precision Fermentation-Derived Chicken Protein Has Beneficial Digestive Effects for Dogs
In a new study, scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign partnered with Bond Pet Foods to examine the effects of chicken protein produced using precision fermentation on the digestive health of dogs. First, Bond’s R&D team identified proteins that are highly abundant in the muscle tissues of chickens, and determined their DNA sequences. The DNA was inserted into the genome of brewer’s yeast to express the chicken protein, which …
Mara Renewables Secures $9.1M for Fish-Free Omega-3 Made With Precision Fermentation
Mara Renewables, a biotechnology company developing algae-based solutions for human and animal nutrition, has secured USD$9.1 million from multi-stage investment firm S2G Investments. Mara will use the funding to expand its sustainable omega‑3 platform, increase its R&D capacity, and address critical gaps in global nutrition supply chains. The company has developed a fish-free alternative to conventional omega-3 supplements, using precision fermentation to help microalgae grow efficiently in controlled environments. The …
GEA Celebrates Grand Opening of $20M Tech Hub for Precision Fermentation and Cultivated Foods
On July 17, 2025, GEA inaugurated its new Food Application and Technology Center (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin. The $20 million facility is the company’s second global center focused on alternative proteins and sustainable food production technologies. It follows the opening of GEA’s first ATC in Hildesheim, Germany, in 2023. The Janesville facility is located at GEA’s existing campus, which has been operational since 2024, supporting production, repair, logistics, and training. …
Eclipse Ingredients Emerges From Stealth, Raising $7M AUD for Human Lactoferrin Made With Precision Fermentation
Australian biotech startup Eclipse Ingredients (not to be confused with US-based alt-dairy brand Eclipse Foods) has emerged from stealth after raising $7 million AUD in funding. Eclipse Ingredients aims to provide widespread access to previously inaccessible health ingredients, starting with human lactoferrin — a protein found throughout the body, including in breast milk and immune cells. The startup will achieve this with precision fermentation technology, using engineered yeast to sustainably …