MiAlgae nets $18.5m to scale production of omega-3s from microalgae
September 19, 2024
The firm will use the funds to develop an industrial-scale facility and expand its team, says founder and CEO Douglas Martin.
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Tag: microalgae
Algenie emerges from stealth with next-gen bioreactor it claims can unlock algae’s potential in feed, bioplastics, and fuel
September 9, 2024
“If you even mention the word algae, some investors start running for the exits, so we have to prove we’ve cracked it and that we can own it,” says founder and CEO Nick Hazell.
Brevel unveils commercial algae protein plant with focus on alt-dairy: ‘Our protein is superior to soy and pea…’
June 4, 2024
Israeli startup Brevel has opened a facility with the capacity to produce hundreds of tons of neutral-tasting, highly-functional algae protein it claims will ultimately be able to compete with pea and soy protein.
Armed with $18.5m in seed funding, Brevel scales neutral-tasting algae protein ‘at cost parity with soy and pea”
July 26, 2023
The first products featuring Brevel’s neutral-tasting algae protein are expected to hit the market in 2024.
Algae’s second bloom? ‘Resiliency and productivity are key,’ say second generation startups
May 31, 2023
Between 2005-2012, venture capitalists poured millions into startups attempting to make fuel from microalgae, getting their fingers badly burned in the process. But could algae be gearing up for a second bloom?
EXCLUSIVE: Targeting protein ‘transition’ over ‘disruption,’ NewFish nets funds for algae-based products
May 15, 2022
The New Zealand startup just closed its pre-seed round.
Why we invested in Purissima
January 20, 2021
Purissima intends to fundamentally change the production and consumption of bioactive ingredients that can help us to live longer, healthier lives.
Algae rancher Qualitas Health nets $10m to move into alt-protein
January 11, 2021
The cattle ranches of Texas have long provided protein for the US populace. Qualitas wants to continue that tradition – but it’s raising algae instead.
Biological innovation is key to the economic & environmental sustainability of CEA
January 6, 2021
New research from biotech startup BYAS suggests that a microalgae extract could improve the commercial viability of indoor & vertical farms.
EXCLUSIVE: Provectus nets $3.25m seed funding to ‘program’ algae
October 20, 2020
The Australian startup uses lighting, robotics, and AI to ‘program’ algae strains so they can more efficiently produce specialty ingredients for the food and ag sectors.
Booming, blooming micro-algae
November 25, 2019
Hundreds of thousands of species of micro-algae float through the world’s waterways. Just a fraction have been categorised or studied. It leaves an imaginarium of
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