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Combining AI and precision fermentation to produce sustainable, animal-free ingredients—such as cultivated oils, sweet proteins, and dairy-free proteins

Planegg, GermanyFounded 2022Biotech & Life Sciences
Headcount <100 Current team size
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About SMEY

SMEY operates at the intersection of biotechnology and ingredient manufacturing, focusing on the production of sustainable alternatives to traditionally sourced materials for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. The company leverages biotechnology to create cultivated oils and butters, addressing supply chain and environmental concerns associated with tropical and resource-intensive ingredients.

Its product portfolio includes cCBE, a cultivated cocoa butter equivalent designed for use in chocolate, confectionery, and skincare, offering a cost-effective and low-impact substitute. Another key product is cHOB, a cultivated high-oleic butter positioned for the premium skincare, sunscreen, and makeup markets due to its stable, non-greasy properties and hydrating performance. The company also develops oil mixtures with fatty acid profiles similar to avocado oil, suitable for culinary applications requiring a high smoke point.

SMEY's business model appears to be B2B, supplying these cultivated ingredients to manufacturers in its target sectors. Revenue is generated through the sale of these proprietary biotech-derived products, which are positioned as solutions to enhance product performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency for its clients.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Planegg, Germany
Employees
15
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
78.8/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Core AI, Bioreactors, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Yeast, Biotechnology in Food
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Growth signals

SMEY website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for SMEY is 630 monthly website visits, down 34.4% over the last three months. SMEY's team grew 7.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits630 3-month web change-34.4% 1-year team growth+7.1%
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🇩🇪 Germany · Planegg HQ
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