# Jellatech: Research, Raleigh, United States

> Jellatech: Jellatech is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a significant R&D presence in Wageningen...

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# Jellatech

Jellatech is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a significant R&D presence in Wageningen, Netherlands.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Research Raleigh, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2020 6 years old
- **Team:** 9 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $9.0M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Sept 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Jellatech has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Jellatech

Jellatech is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a significant R&D presence in Wageningen, Netherlands.

The company focuses on cellular agriculture to produce bio-identical, animal-free collagen and gelatin, aiming to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-derived proteins. Jellatech's innovative processes allow for the production of high-quality proteins while addressing economic and ethical challenges in the industry. The company offers a range of services, including cell-based protein production, sustainable ingredient manufacturing, and custom protein development for various sectors. Their core products include triple helix collagen Type I, bio-identical bovine and porcine collagen, and animal-free gelatin, all cultivated through a unique cell-based process. Jellatech serves clients in the food and beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, positioning itself as a partner for companies looking to transition to more sustainable protein sources.

## What company datasets say Jellatech raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$9.0M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$3.5M**

Last round date **Sept 2023**

Investors listed **12**

SEC Form D **$6.5M sold, 7 filings, last Sept 2023**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Stephanie Michelsen** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Peter Andersen* *Ryan Bethencourt*

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Bluestein Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bluestein-ventures)
- [Bluestein & Associates](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bluestein-and-associates)
- [Siddhi Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/siddhi-capital)
- [Lifely VC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/lifely-vc)
- [CliffsVC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cliffsvc)

Each firm lists Jellatech on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care consumers biotechnology research cell-based collagen process high purity collagen 3d cell culture sustainable protein manufacturing sustainable materials animal-free biotech drug delivery native type i collagen cellular agriculture cell culture pharmaceutical protein engineering hospital & health care

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- **Sector:** Research
- **Industry code:** NAICS 325414, 541714, SIC 2834, 2836, 8731
- **Region:** North Carolina
- **Revenue:** $1.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/jellatech)

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