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Fermentation startups worldwide
87 fermentation startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.4B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Green BiologicsGreen Biologics offers fermentation technologies for the conversion of biomass to renewable fuels and chemicals.Green Biologics offers fermentation technologies for the conversion of biomass to renewable fuels and chemicals.
Founded 2003Abingdon, United Kingdom$118Mlast round Jan 2015 - 2
CalystaCalysta is a biotechnology company based in California, specializing in cellular agriculture.Calysta is a biotechnology company based in California, specializing in cellular agriculture.
Founded 2011San Mateo, United States$109Mlast round Mar 2021 - 3
21st.BIO21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020.21st.BIO is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Soborg, Denmark$97Mlast round Dec 2021 - 4MicrobiaMicrobia an industrial biotechnology company engaging in the development of biomaterials, utilizing fermentation technology.
Microbia an industrial biotechnology company engaging in the development of biomaterials, utilizing fermentation technology.
Founded 1998United States$90Mlast round Mar 2007 - 5
AgriCapitalOperation of fermentation plants to produce electricity and gas from renewable energies.Operation of fermentation plants to produce electricity and gas from renewable energies.
Founded -Muenster, Colombia$90Mlast round Feb 2025 - 6
The Protein BreweryThe Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Breda, Netherlands$59Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
Onego BioOnego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation.Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation.
Founded 2022Helsinki, Finland$55Mlast round Jul 2024 - 8
The EVERY CompanyThe EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.The EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded 2014Daly City, United States$55Mlast round Nov 2025 - 9
Manus BioManus Bio develops an advanced fermentation technology to recreate plant processes in microorganisms.Manus Bio develops an advanced fermentation technology to recreate plant processes in microorganisms.
Founded 2011Cambridge, United States$52Mlast round Nov 2024 - 10
HolifermHoliferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.Holiferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$51Mlast round Sept 2026 - 11
DemetrixDemetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly naturDemetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly natur
Founded 2017Berkeley, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2019 - 12
ViviciVivici is a B2B ingredient firm that provides animal-free dairy proteins manufactured with precision fermentations.Vivici is a B2B ingredient firm that provides animal-free dairy proteins manufactured with precision fermentations.
Founded 2022Delft, Netherlands$46Mlast round Jun 2026 - 13
Cytovance BiologicsCytovance Biologics produces therapeutic proteins and antibodies from mammalian cell cultures and microbial fermentations.Cytovance Biologics produces therapeutic proteins and antibodies from mammalian cell cultures and microbial fermentations.
Founded 2005Oklahoma City, United States$43Mlast round Oct 2014 - 14
FormoFormo is a cell-ag company that develops animal-free dairy products using nature-identical milk proteins from precision fermentation.Formo is a cell-ag company that develops animal-free dairy products using nature-identical milk proteins from precision fermentation.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$36Mlast round Jan 2025 - 15
The Better Meat Co.We harness the power of fermentation to make versatile mycoprotein ingredientsWe harness the power of fermentation to make versatile mycoprotein ingredients
Founded 2018West Sacramento, United States$31Mlast round Aug 2025 - 16
Bon VivantA French biotechnology company that uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products, accessible to everyone.A French biotechnology company that uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products, accessible to everyone.
Founded -Lyon, France$29Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
Better DairyBetter Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020.Better Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Feb 2022 - 18
MATR FoodsMatr Foods is a Danish food-tech startup based in Copenhagen, founded in 2021.Matr Foods is a Danish food-tech startup based in Copenhagen, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Copenhagen, Denmark$23Mlast round Oct 2025 - 19
DMC BiotechnologiesDMC Biotechnologies produces bio-based chemicals using fermentation.DMC Biotechnologies produces bio-based chemicals using fermentation.
Founded 2014Boulder, United States$19Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
OobliOobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology.Oobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology.
Founded 2014Davis, United States$18Mlast round Feb 2025 - 21
BiosphereBiosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.Biosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.
Founded -Oakland, United States$18Mlast round May 2026 - 22
CarboCodeCarboCode is a biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of human-identical glycosphingolipids (CarboCode is a biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of human-identical glycosphingolipids (
Founded 2017Cantanhede, Portugal$17Mlast round Nov 2025 - 23
The Mediterranean Food LabThe Mediterranean Food Lab uses solid-state fermentation to produce natural flavor bases for plant-based meat that increases the taste.The Mediterranean Food Lab uses solid-state fermentation to produce natural flavor bases for plant-based meat that increases the taste.
Founded 2019Tel Aviv$17Mlast round Jan 2024 - 24
NutropyNutropy is a French B2B foodtech startup founded in 2021, based in Évry-Courcouronnes, France.Nutropy is a French B2B foodtech startup founded in 2021, based in Évry-Courcouronnes, France.
Founded 2021Evry, France$16Mlast round Jul 2026 - 25
EniferEnifer is a mycoprotein company that produces a fungal fermentation product to upcycle agrifood industry byproducts.Enifer is a mycoprotein company that produces a fungal fermentation product to upcycle agrifood industry byproducts.
Founded 2020Espoo, Finland$16Mlast round May 2024 - 26
Green2xGreen2x A/S is a Danish bioenergy startup founded in 2020, focused on converting agricultural leftovers, primarily straw, into scalable bioenergy solutions.Green2x A/S is a Danish bioenergy startup founded in 2020, focused on converting agricultural leftovers, primarily straw, into scalable bioenergy solutions.
Founded 2020Hellerup, Denmark$16Mlast round Nov 2025 - 27
Eden BrewEden Brew is a Melbourne-based precision fermentation company founded in 2021.Eden Brew is a Melbourne-based precision fermentation company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Melbourne, Australia$15Mlast round Oct 2023 - 28
EvodiaBioEvodiaBio is a Danish bio-industrial startup founded in 2021 and based in Copenhagen.EvodiaBio is a Danish bio-industrial startup founded in 2021 and based in Copenhagen.
Founded 2021Copenhagen, Denmark$14Mlast round Dec 2025 - 29
BiosyntiaBiosyntia ApS is a Danish industrial biotech company founded in 2012, specializing in bio-based manufacturing processes through precision fermentation.Biosyntia ApS is a Danish industrial biotech company founded in 2012, specializing in bio-based manufacturing processes through precision fermentation.
Founded 2012Copenhagen, Denmark$14Mlast round Jul 2022 - 30
Tomorrow FarmsTomorrow Farms is a food innovation company focused on transforming the global food system.Tomorrow Farms is a food innovation company focused on transforming the global food system.
Founded 2021New York, United States$13Mlast round Apr 2024 - 31
Cauldron FermCauldron Ferm is a biomanufacturing company based in Orange, New South Wales, specializing in continuous hyper-fermentation technology.Cauldron Ferm is a biomanufacturing company based in Orange, New South Wales, specializing in continuous hyper-fermentation technology.
Founded 2022Borenore, Australia$13Mlast round Mar 2026 - 32
Enduro GeneticsEnduro Genetics is a technology provider committed to enabling large-scale fermentations.Enduro Genetics is a technology provider committed to enabling large-scale fermentations.
Founded 2019København, Denmark$12Mlast round Feb 2025 - 33
Pacifico BiolabsPacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives.Pacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives.
Founded 2021Germany$11Mlast round Jul 2026 - 34
Berkeley YeastBerkeley Yeast is a biotechnology startup based in Oakland, California, specializing in bioengineering yeast strains for the brewing and winemaking industries.Berkeley Yeast is a biotechnology startup based in Oakland, California, specializing in bioengineering yeast strains for the brewing and winemaking industries.
Founded 2017Oakland, United States$11Mlast round Dec 2025 - 35
SilicoLifeSilicoLife is a biotechnology company based in Braga, Portugal, focused on the sustainable production of valuable compounds through precision fermentation.SilicoLife is a biotechnology company based in Braga, Portugal, focused on the sustainable production of valuable compounds through precision fermentation.
Founded 2010Braga, Portugal$10Mlast round Dec 2022 - 36
CosaicCosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021.Cosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Horgen, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2026 - 37
Precision FermentationPrecision Fermentation offers real-time fermentation monitoring solution for the craft beer industry.Precision Fermentation offers real-time fermentation monitoring solution for the craft beer industry.
Founded 2017Durham, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2026 - 38
Pow.bioPow.Bio is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.Pow.Bio is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Alameda, United States$9.5Mlast round Oct 2023 - 39
ChromologicsChromologics is a Copenhagen-based biotech company founded in 2017, originating from the Technical University of Denmark.Chromologics is a Copenhagen-based biotech company founded in 2017, originating from the Technical University of Denmark.
Founded 2017Soborg, Denmark$8.1Mlast round Nov 2025 - 40
NoPalm-IngredientsNoPalm Ingredients is a Dutch biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on producing sustainable yeast oils as a direct replacement for palm oil.NoPalm Ingredients is a Dutch biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on producing sustainable yeast oils as a direct replacement for palm oil.
Founded 2021Wageningen, Netherlands$8.0Mlast round Jan 2025 - 41
CB TherapeuticsCB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015.CB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015.
Founded 2015Carlsbad, United States$7.5Mlast round Oct 2022 - 42
Those Vegan CowboysThose Vegan Cowboys is a Dutch-Belgian foodtech startup founded in 2008, focusing on producing animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation.Those Vegan Cowboys is a Dutch-Belgian foodtech startup founded in 2008, focusing on producing animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation.
Founded 2020Ghent, Belgium$7.3Mlast round Dec 2025 - 43
SuperYouSuperYou is an Indian FMCG company dedicated to healthy snacking.SuperYou is an Indian FMCG company dedicated to healthy snacking.
Founded 2024Mumbai, India$7.2Mlast round Oct 2025 - 44
AmyrisAmyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, marAmyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, mar
Founded 2003Emeryville, United States$7.0Mlast round Oct 2011 - 45
Pulp CulturePulp Culture is a beverage company that creates fermented, functional hard-pressed juices designed to support active and healthy lifestyles.Pulp Culture is a beverage company that creates fermented, functional hard-pressed juices designed to support active and healthy lifestyles.
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$7.0Mlast round Sept 2022 - 46
Boston BioprocessDeveloper of an AI-driven bioprocess optimization platform designed to accelerate fermentation and purification development and scaleup.Developer of an AI-driven bioprocess optimization platform designed to accelerate fermentation and purification development and scaleup.
Founded -Champaign, United States$6.3Mlast round Jul 2024 - 47
AlgisysAlgiSys, also known as AlgiSys BioSciences, Inc., is a biotechnology and BioFoodTech company founded in 2009.AlgiSys, also known as AlgiSys BioSciences, Inc., is a biotechnology and BioFoodTech company founded in 2009.
Founded 2009Edinburgh, United States$6.2Mlast round Aug 2013 - 48
Octarine BioOctarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen.Octarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen.
Founded 2018Copenhagen, Denmark$5.9Mlast round Jan 2026 - 49
Eclipse IngredientsEclipse Ingredients is a biotechnology startup based in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in the production of human lactoferrin through precision fermentation.Eclipse Ingredients is a biotechnology startup based in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in the production of human lactoferrin through precision fermentation.
Founded -Brisbane, Australia$5.8Mlast round Nov 2025 - 50
Izote BiosciencesIzote Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2022.Izote Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Berkeley, United States$5.7Mlast round Feb 2025
Abingdon, United Kingdom
San Mateo, United States
Soborg, Denmark
Muenster, Colombia
Breda, Netherlands
Helsinki, Finland
Berlin, Germany
Lyon, France
Cantanhede, Portugal
Melbourne, Australia
Ghent, Belgium
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