APAC-SCA Launches Forum to Boost Investment Opportunities in Cellular Agriculture
The Asia-Pacific Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA), in collaboration with Beyond Impact VC, has introduced the Cell Ag Investment Forum, a new platform designed to connect investors with cellular agriculture startups. The forum provides a space for investors to discover and engage with emerging companies in the cellular agriculture sector. Participants will have early access to curated startup presentations, with opportunities to explore potential investment deals. The platform also offers …
Investment Climate Podcast: César Augier of Jay&Joy, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
Investment Climate Podcast: Massimo Portincaso of Arsenale BioYards, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
How Can Cellular Agriculture Startups Stand Out When Seeking Early-Stage Capital?
A new peer-reviewed study has examined what venture capitalists prioritize when investing in cellular agriculture startups. The study was conducted by Fabian Baumann, Senior Strategy Associate at precision fermentation startup Formo, and Prof. Dr. Marc Mehlhorn of TH Köln. It is published in the journal Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review. The aim of the research was to discover what makes cellular agriculture startups stand out during the initial venture capital …
Scottish Enterprise Backs Green Bioactives with £1.1 Million Grant for Plant-Derived Product R&D
Green Bioactives, a Scottish biotechnology company specializing in sustainable plant-based natural products, has secured a grant of up to £1.1 million from Scottish Enterprise. This funding will support an 18-month research and development project focused on scaling up the production of plant-derived bioactive ingredients using the company’s proprietary Plant Cell Culture Technology platform. The project will help enhance the company’s ability to meet growing demand for eco-friendly and ethically sourced …
Investment Climate Podcast: Jason Rosenbaum of Actual Veggies, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
South Korea’s INTAKE Secures $9.2M for Alt Proteins Made With Yeast-Based Precision Fermentation
INTAKE, a South Korean food tech company using yeast-based precision fermentation to produce alternative proteins, has raised KRW 13.5 billion (US$9.2 million) in Series C funding. The round was led by CJ Investment, HB Investment, Woori Venture Partners, KDB Industrial Bank Capital, J Curve Investment, and Wonik Investment Partners. INTAKE plans to use the funding for R&D and global infrastructure expansion for its microbial-based alternative protein business. Super-protein yeast strain …
Investment Climate Podcast: Govin Induchoodan of Glenntex, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
Steakholder Foods Moves Toward US Expansion, Reports Solid Commercial Progress in 2024
Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH) has published its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, alongside updates on key partnerships and commercial progress. The company, which specializes in 3D-printed and cultivated meat and seafood products, has made notable strides in its path to commercialization. Commercial growth and partnerships Steakholder Foods achieved its first commercial revenues in 2024, a significant milestone as it began executing its business model. The …
Investment Climate Podcast: Alex Abelin of PlantBaby, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …