Agronomics Limited, originally established as Port Erin Biopharma Investments Limited in 2011, is a principal investment firm based in Douglas, Isle of Man. The company specializes in investments focused on the alternative proteins sector, particularly in cellular agriculture and biomanufacturing. Agronomics aims to build a diverse portfolio that includes both quoted and unquoted companies within the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. The firm seeks to invest in companies poised for significant revenue growth through the development of innovative biopharmaceutical drugs. Additionally, Agronomics may engage in co-investments alongside key industry figures to enhance its investment strategy. With a commitment to advancing modern food technologies, Agronomics plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable food production and biotechnology.
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.
Rebellyous Foods
Series B in 2025
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based meat alternatives, including chicken nuggets, patties, and strips. The company aims to make meat alternatives more accessible and affordable by implementing innovative food manufacturing technologies and processes designed for large-scale production. By utilizing high-throughput automation and energy-efficient manufacturing tools, Rebellyous Foods seeks to achieve price parity with traditional animal-based meats. Its products are primarily targeted at the food service market, including schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants, providing customers with protein-rich options that can replace animal-based meat on a broad scale.
Liberation Labs
Convertible Note in 2024
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.
Liberation Labs
Convertible Note in 2024
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.
Onego Bio
Series A in 2024
Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation. Their ingredient, Bioalbumen, sets a new standard for sustainable protein with identical taste and nutrition, superior functional properties, and over 90% smaller environmental footprint compared to eggs from chickens. Onego’s highly productive and scalable technology caters to the needs of the food industry searching for stable, sustainable functional ingredients. As a game-changer in the field, the company was selected as the Winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas awards and is a co-founder of two industry associations: Precision Fermentation Alliance and Food Fermentation Europe.
Clean Food Group
Seed Round in 2023
Clean Food Group provides sustainable ‘CLEAN’ alternatives to these fats and oils, ranging from liquid oils like soybean to hard fats like palm oil, cocoa butter, and milk fat. Clean Food Group produces sustainable food ingredients that are better for our environment and health without compromising on teste or performance.
Meatable
Series B in 2023
Meatable is a food production company specializing in the creation of cultured meat through advanced stem cell technology. By utilizing pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into various cell types such as muscle and fat without the need for serum, Meatable's innovative approach allows for the production of meat without extracting tissue from animals. This method not only promotes sustainability but also offers consumers a guilt-free alternative to traditional meat. The company's focus on efficient and responsible food production positions it as a leader in the emerging market for lab-grown meat.
HydGene Renewables
Seed Round in 2023
HydGene Renewables is a company focused on promoting the adoption of low-carbon technology through the provision of green hydrogen solutions. It specializes in renewable hydrogen energy, offering innovative technology for generating renewable energy and producing hydrogen in remote locations. By converting biomass waste into green hydrogen on-site and on-demand using an engineered biocatalyst, HydGene enables clients to access biomass-derived renewable hydrogen energy at a competitive cost. This approach supports sustainable energy practices while addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly energy sources.
Meatly
Seed Round in 2023
Meatly is a company focused on creating sustainable and ethical food products specifically for pets. By cultivating meat from a small sample of animal cells, the company utilizes bioreactors to grow protein-rich meat that's infused with essential nutrients. This innovative approach allows Meatly to produce safe and healthy food for pets while potentially replacing 20% of the conventional meat and fish used in pet food globally. Through partnerships with leading pet food brands, Meatly aims to provide high-quality, eco-friendly meat options, addressing the growing demand for sustainable consumables in the pet food industry.
Wild Microbes
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Wild Microbes is a microbial platform focused on producing sustainable chemicals, ingredients, and materials through the application of synthetic biology. By developing new microbial strains, the company enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of producing a wide range of products, including plastics and proteins. Their expertise in cultivating and engineering microbes allows various industries to adopt more sustainable practices, promoting environmental responsibility while meeting market demands. Wild Microbes aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable alternatives by leveraging innovative microbial technologies.
Liberation Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.
All G Foods
Series A in 2022
All G Foods is a company based in Waterloo, South Australia, founded in November 2020 by Jan Pacas. It focuses on creating alternative protein products and utilizes precision fermentation technologies to develop a variety of plant-based meat options, such as mince, sausages, chicken, and bacon alternatives. In addition to its meat products, All G Foods is also advancing the production of next-generation dairy by using fermentation technology to create cow-free dairy proteins for milk and other dairy products. The company's mission is to offer vegetarian options that deliver the taste and experience of traditional meat products, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and ethical food choices.
Clean Food Group
Seed Round in 2022
Clean Food Group provides sustainable ‘CLEAN’ alternatives to these fats and oils, ranging from liquid oils like soybean to hard fats like palm oil, cocoa butter, and milk fat. Clean Food Group produces sustainable food ingredients that are better for our environment and health without compromising on teste or performance.
Liberation Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.
CellX
Series A in 2022
CellX is focused on developing innovative food products through the fermentation of morel mycelium to create mushroom protein. Their offerings include ingredient solutions for savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. In addition to its proprietary products, CellX licenses existing intellectual property to expedite the commercialization of cultivated meat. The company also employs advanced technologies such as suspension cell lines and serum-free media, achieving high cell density and cost-effective media production on a large scale. Committed to sustainable development, CellX aims to provide environmentally friendly and healthy animal protein alternatives through its cell-cultivated meat products.
VitroLabs
Series A in 2022
VitroLabs, Inc. is a startup based in San Jose, California, specializing in 3D tissue engineering and biomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a scalable platform that utilizes advanced stem cell technologies to create authentic, lab-grown leather and other biomaterials. VitroLabs aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal-derived products, enabling fashion brands and interior designers to manufacture high-quality items without the ethical and environmental concerns associated with animal agriculture. By leveraging the latest advancements in stem cell research, VitroLabs is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the biomaterials industry.
Onego Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation. Their ingredient, Bioalbumen, sets a new standard for sustainable protein with identical taste and nutrition, superior functional properties, and over 90% smaller environmental footprint compared to eggs from chickens. Onego’s highly productive and scalable technology caters to the needs of the food industry searching for stable, sustainable functional ingredients. As a game-changer in the field, the company was selected as the Winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas awards and is a co-founder of two industry associations: Precision Fermentation Alliance and Food Fermentation Europe.
Meatly
Seed Round in 2022
Meatly is a company focused on creating sustainable and ethical food products specifically for pets. By cultivating meat from a small sample of animal cells, the company utilizes bioreactors to grow protein-rich meat that's infused with essential nutrients. This innovative approach allows Meatly to produce safe and healthy food for pets while potentially replacing 20% of the conventional meat and fish used in pet food globally. Through partnerships with leading pet food brands, Meatly aims to provide high-quality, eco-friendly meat options, addressing the growing demand for sustainable consumables in the pet food industry.
The EVERY Company
Funding Round in 2021
The EVERY Company is the market leader in engineering, manufacturing and formulating animal-free, animal proteins as ingredients for the global food and beverage industry. Leveraging advanced fermentation to produce functional and nutritional proteins from microorganisms, the Company is reimagining the factory farm model that underpins industrial animal agriculture with a more sustainable, kinder, and healthier alternative. Clara Foods is on a mission to decouple the world's most powerful proteins from the animals that make them.
Solar Foods
Series B in 2021
Solar Foods Ltd. is a food-tech startup based in Lappeenranta, Finland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing a sustainable protein called Solein, which serves as an alternative to animal-derived proteins. Solein is developed through a unique process that combines electricity, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to cultivate microbial biomass. This method utilizes gas fermentation, allowing the production of edible calories from hydrogen-oxidizing microbes without reliance on traditional agriculture, weather, or climate conditions. Solar Foods aims to provide nutritious food ingredients and plant-based meat alternatives that promote sustainability in food production.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar to be tasty. It produces cocoa intended to provide cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar. The company's product entices cocoa cells to grow by stimulation by food ingredients that are found in any grocery store and produce cocoa cells that is good for human health, enabling customers to avail premium quality cocoa products. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Davis, California.
VitroLabs
Series A in 2021
VitroLabs, Inc. is a startup based in San Jose, California, specializing in 3D tissue engineering and biomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a scalable platform that utilizes advanced stem cell technologies to create authentic, lab-grown leather and other biomaterials. VitroLabs aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal-derived products, enabling fashion brands and interior designers to manufacture high-quality items without the ethical and environmental concerns associated with animal agriculture. By leveraging the latest advancements in stem cell research, VitroLabs is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the biomaterials industry.
Formo
Series A in 2021
Formo is a pioneering cellular agriculture company based in Europe that specializes in creating animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo develops real, nature-identical milk proteins, allowing for the production of clean dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers, particularly those seeking vegan food products. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into dairy proteins, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally friendly approach to dairy consumption.
Meatable
Series A in 2021
Meatable is a food production company specializing in the creation of cultured meat through advanced stem cell technology. By utilizing pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into various cell types such as muscle and fat without the need for serum, Meatable's innovative approach allows for the production of meat without extracting tissue from animals. This method not only promotes sustainability but also offers consumers a guilt-free alternative to traditional meat. The company's focus on efficient and responsible food production positions it as a leader in the emerging market for lab-grown meat.
Meatable
Venture Round in 2021
Meatable is a food production company specializing in the creation of cultured meat through advanced stem cell technology. By utilizing pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into various cell types such as muscle and fat without the need for serum, Meatable's innovative approach allows for the production of meat without extracting tissue from animals. This method not only promotes sustainability but also offers consumers a guilt-free alternative to traditional meat. The company's focus on efficient and responsible food production positions it as a leader in the emerging market for lab-grown meat.
CellX
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CellX is focused on developing innovative food products through the fermentation of morel mycelium to create mushroom protein. Their offerings include ingredient solutions for savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. In addition to its proprietary products, CellX licenses existing intellectual property to expedite the commercialization of cultivated meat. The company also employs advanced technologies such as suspension cell lines and serum-free media, achieving high cell density and cost-effective media production on a large scale. Committed to sustainable development, CellX aims to provide environmentally friendly and healthy animal protein alternatives through its cell-cultivated meat products.
Mosa Meat
Series B in 2020
Mosa Meat B.V. is a food technology company based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the production of cultured meat by utilizing tissue engineering techniques. Mosa Meat harvests adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing it to grow meat without the need for animal slaughter. This innovative process enables the production of products such as hamburgers and aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production. By creating real meat from animal cells, Mosa Meat contributes to a more sustainable food system, significantly lowering emissions, water usage, and land requirements while minimizing animal suffering.
Solar Foods
Series A in 2020
Solar Foods Ltd. is a food-tech startup based in Lappeenranta, Finland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing a sustainable protein called Solein, which serves as an alternative to animal-derived proteins. Solein is developed through a unique process that combines electricity, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to cultivate microbial biomass. This method utilizes gas fermentation, allowing the production of edible calories from hydrogen-oxidizing microbes without reliance on traditional agriculture, weather, or climate conditions. Solar Foods aims to provide nutritious food ingredients and plant-based meat alternatives that promote sustainability in food production.
Shiok Meats
Convertible Note in 2020
Shiok Meats is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based meats and seafood. By harvesting from cells rather than animals, the company aims to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products. Its primary offerings include lab-cultured shrimp and other crustacean meats, which are designed to be animal-friendly, health-conscious, and environmentally sustainable. Shiok Meats strives to deliver products that retain the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood, thereby catering to consumers seeking healthier and more ethical food options.
Rebellyous Foods
Series A in 2020
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based meat alternatives, including chicken nuggets, patties, and strips. The company aims to make meat alternatives more accessible and affordable by implementing innovative food manufacturing technologies and processes designed for large-scale production. By utilizing high-throughput automation and energy-efficient manufacturing tools, Rebellyous Foods seeks to achieve price parity with traditional animal-based meats. Its products are primarily targeted at the food service market, including schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants, providing customers with protein-rich options that can replace animal-based meat on a broad scale.
GALY
Seed Round in 2020
GALY Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in the United States, specializing in the production of cotton through cellular agriculture. Utilizing proprietary biomaterial technology, GALY creates cotton yarns in a laboratory setting, eliminating the need for traditional farming methods. This innovative approach produces high-quality cotton at a lower cost and with a reduced environmental impact compared to conventional cotton production. By supplying the textile industry with sustainable raw materials, GALY aims to provide clothing brands with eco-friendly alternatives to natural fabrics.
Formo
Seed Round in 2019
Formo is a pioneering cellular agriculture company based in Europe that specializes in creating animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo develops real, nature-identical milk proteins, allowing for the production of clean dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers, particularly those seeking vegan food products. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into dairy proteins, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally friendly approach to dairy consumption.
Bond Pet Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Bond Pet Foods is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that specializes in creating sustainable pet food products using biotechnology. Founded in 2015, the company develops meat proteins derived from animal cells without the need for animal slaughter, and utilizes fermentation processes similar to those found in craft brewing. The proteins are cultivated in fermentation tanks and are supplemented with a nutrient-rich broth containing vitamins, sugars, and minerals, ensuring they meet the nutritional needs of companion animals. By offering all-natural and animal-free alternatives, Bond Pet Foods aims to provide environmentally friendly options for pet owners while supplying its innovative ingredients to pet food manufacturers for incorporation into their recipes and product lines.
BlueNalu
Series A in 2019
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the production and marketing of cell-based seafood products, cultivating fish tissue from cells to meet the growing global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability. By utilizing innovative techniques, BlueNalu produces healthy, safe, and tasty seafood dishes that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants. The company aims to support ocean diversity and sustainability, providing consumers and restaurants with trusted seafood options that align with ethical and environmental standards.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2019
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.
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