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Protealis
Develops superior seeds and seed technologies for legume crops that are adapted to local environment
About Protealis
Protealis is a Belgium-based startup that operates in the sustainable agriculture sector, specifically focusing on the development of superior seeds and seed technologies for legume crops. The company's primary goal is to provide sustainable plant proteins for Europe, addressing the continent's protein deficit and offering local, eco-friendly sourcing options for producers of meat and dairy alternatives.
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Protealis serves a diverse range of clients, including European farmers and producers of animal feed and human food products. The company's business model revolves around the use of innovative breeding techniques and nitrogen fixation to create legume crops that are better adapted to the European environment. This not only benefits the environment but also proves profitable for farmers, as legumes do not require nitrogen fertilization and improve soil quality, making them a valuable addition to crop rotation strategies.
The company generates revenue by selling their superior seeds and seed technologies to farmers and producers. The demand for plant proteins is on the rise, both for animal feed and human consumption, making Protealis' offerings increasingly relevant and valuable. The company also invests in high-tech breeding techniques, such as speed breeding and genomic selection, and conducts microbial research on seed coatings with proprietary yield-enhancing soil bacteria, further enhancing their product's value and appeal.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Ghent, Belgium
- Employees
- 39
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 82.7/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Crop Protection, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Tech, Hard Tech, Climate Adaptation, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF Crisis preparedness
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- 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 | Jan 2024 | $24M | $97M | PMV · Agri Investment Fund · Flanders Institute for Biotechnology · Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $6.3M | $25M | PMV · Korys · Agri Investment Fund · Flanders Institute for Biotechnology | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Protealis is 1.1K monthly website visits, down 21.4% over the last three months. Protealis's team grew 11.4% over the past year.
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
V-Bio Ventures
Agri Investment Fund
Estari
Gemma Frisius Fund - GFF
PMV
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Korys
Flanders Institute for Biotechnology
Innovation Industries- HHHFT Holding
Thia Ventures
Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research
Other known investors2 additional known investors
KU Leuven
Flemish Government
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