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Nature’s Fynd
Developed a breakthrough protein production platform for a variety of consumer and industrial applications
About Nature’s Fynd
Nature's Fynd, a Chicago-based food technology company, was founded in 2012 by Thomas Jonas, Mark Kozubal, and Matthew Strongin. The company emerged from a NASA-backed research project exploring life forms in extreme environments, which led to the discovery of a unique microbe with the potential to revolutionize food production.
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Initially known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company focused on developing a sustainable protein source derived from this microbe. This innovation aimed to address the growing global demand for nutritious and environmentally friendly food options. By 2013, Nature's Fynd had partnered with Montana State University to further explore the commercial viability of their product.
Over the years, Nature's Fynd attracted significant attention and investment from major players in the food industry, including ADM and Danone. These partnerships were crucial in scaling the company's operations and bringing their products to market.
In a significant milestone, Nature's Fynd secured a series C funding round, which propelled the company into the spotlight as a leader in alternative protein solutions. This funding enabled them to expand their product offerings and enhance their production capabilities.
Today, Nature's Fynd stands at the forefront of food innovation, leveraging its unique microbial technology to create versatile protein products that cater to a diverse range of dietary needs. The company's journey from a scientific discovery to a market-ready solution exemplifies the potential of biotechnology to transform the food industry.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Sector
- Food
- Power Law
- Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US National Science Foundation
Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Bezos Expeditions
Generation Investment Management
Mousse Partners
Adm Ventures
Danone Manifesto Ventures
1955 Capital
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage
Trinity Capital
Oxford Finance
SoftBank Vision Fund
Blackstone
EDBI
Hillhouse Capital
SoftBank
SK Group
Balyasny Asset Management
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