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Air Protein
Replacing animal agriculture with the most sustainable protein
About Air Protein
Air Protein is a pioneering company in the alternative protein market, focusing on creating sustainable meat alternatives from elements in the air, such as carbon dioxide (CO2). The company leverages advanced carbon transformation technology to produce air-based meat, including chicken, seafood, and beef, that is both nutritious and environmentally friendly. Air Protein targets health-conscious consumers and environmentally aware individuals who seek sustainable food options. Operating in the rapidly growing alternative protein market, Air Protein's business model revolves around the production and sale of air-based meat products. The company generates revenue through direct sales to consumers and partnerships with food manufacturers and retailers. By offering a complete protein source that contains all nine essential amino acids, Air Protein aims to meet the nutritional needs of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Leandro, United States
- Employees
- 37
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.9/100
- Sub-industry
- Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Grains, Nutrition, Beef, Chemical, Synthetic Biology, Vegan, Plant-Based, Alternative Protein, Meat Substitute, Sustainable Development Goals, Nutrition Solution
- Business model
- Manufacturing
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Sep 2024 | $1.7M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | May 2023 | $75M | $300M | GV · Adm Ventures · The Ford Family Foundation · Barclays Climate Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Air Protein is 2.6K monthly website visits, down 10.3% over the last three months. Air Protein's team declined 9.8% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
GV
#adm VENTURES
Adm Ventures
Barclays Climate Ventures
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
The Ford Family Foundation
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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Market sentiment
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