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Scalable microalgae cultivation for food and feed.

Veenendaal, NetherlandsFounded 2009Food
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2024
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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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

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
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 ↗
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Growth signals

Phycom website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits1.6K 3-month web change-5.9% 1-year team growth-12%
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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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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
Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇳🇱 Netherlands93.8%
🇩🇪 Germany6.3%
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