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Phycom
Scalable microalgae cultivation for food and feed.
About Phycom
Phycom is a Dutch biotechnology company at the forefront of sustainable food innovation through the large-scale cultivation of high-quality microalgae. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Phycom combines advanced cultivation technologies with a strong commitment to sustainability, offering a new generation of functional ingredients derived from microalgae for the food, feed, and nutraceutical industries.
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The company has developed a proprietary production platform that integrates both phototrophic (light-based) and heterotrophic (fermentation-based) cultivation methods. This hybrid system allows for efficient, scalable, and contaminant-free algae production, resulting in consistent and safe products suitable for human and animal consumption. By optimizing the growth conditions of microalgae in a fully controlled environment, Phycom ensures high yields, minimal waste, and superior nutrient density.
Phycom's algae are rich in proteins, dietary fibers, essential fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and other valuable micronutrients. Their applications range from plant-based foods and supplements to animal feed additives, providing functional health benefits such as immune support, gut health improvement, and enhanced nutritional profiles.
What sets Phycom apart is their commitment to circular agriculture. By repurposing waste streams and minimizing the environmental footprint of their production process, they contribute to a regenerative food system that addresses both the nutritional needs of a growing population and the urgent demand for eco-friendly food production solutions.
Phycom collaborates with food technologists, nutrition experts, and global partners to integrate algae-based ingredients into a wide range of formulations. The company is also active in R&D, exploring new strains and applications of microalgae that align with the future of sustainable food systems.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Veenendaal, Netherlands
- Employees
- 22
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.3/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech, Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Organic, Biotechnology, Algae, Nutrition, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Enabler of Alternative Proteins, Climate Tech, Blue Economy, Blue Biotechnology
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2024 | $1.9M | $50M | ROM Utrecht Region - Regional Development Agency | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2023 | $9.9M | $40M | Invest-NL · Phase2Earth · Invest International · Corbion | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Phycom is 1.6K monthly website visits, down 5.9% over the last three months. Phycom's team declined 12% over the past year.
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Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Invest-NL
Phase2Earth
Invest International
Corbion
ROM Utrecht Region - Regional Development Agency
Other known investors1 additional known investor
StartLife
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