Celleste Bio

About Celleste Bio

Celleste Bio utilizes proprietary bioreactor technology to cultivate 100% natural cocoa ingredients, eliminating the need for traditional cocoa farming and its reliance on fragile rainforests. This approach addresses the depletion of cocoa resources due to climate change and deforestation by producing high-quality cocoa butter and powder in controlled environments, ensuring consistent supply and sustainability.

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What does Celleste Bio do?

Celleste Bio utilizes proprietary bioreactor technology to cultivate 100% natural cocoa ingredients, eliminating the need for traditional cocoa farming and its reliance on fragile rainforests. This approach addresses the depletion of cocoa resources due to climate change and deforestation by producing high-quality cocoa butter and powder in controlled environments, ensuring consistent supply and sustainability.

When was Celleste Bio founded?

Celleste Bio was founded in 2022.

How much funding has Celleste Bio raised?

Celleste Bio has raised $4.5M.

Who founded Celleste Bio?

Celleste Bio was founded by Hanne Volpin and Nathan Cooper.

  • Hanne Volpin - Co-founder and CTO
  • Nathan Cooper - Founder
Founded
2022
Funding
$4.5M
Employees
15 employees
Investors
Barrel Ventures
CB

Celleste Bio

Celleste Bio utilizes proprietary bioreactor technology to cultivate 100% natural cocoa ingredients, eliminating the need for traditional cocoa farming and its reliance on fragile rainforests. This approach addresses the depletion of cocoa resources due to climate change and deforestation by producing high-quality cocoa butter and powder in controlled environments, ensuring consistent supply and sustainability.

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Funding

$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.

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Problem

Traditional cocoa farming is threatened by climate change and deforestation, leading to potential cocoa shortages and environmental damage. The industry's reliance on rainforests for cocoa production contributes to ecological fragility and inconsistent supply.

Solution

Celleste Bio utilizes a proprietary "cocoa technology" that combines biotech, agtech, and AI to cultivate 100% natural cocoa ingredients in controlled bioreactors. This approach eliminates the need for traditional cocoa farming, addressing deforestation concerns and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply of high-quality cocoa butter and powder. By replicating optimal growing conditions, Celleste Bio can produce cocoa ingredients at scale, independent of geographical limitations and climate variations. The technology allows for customization of cocoa butter and powder according to specific customer requirements, enhancing product quality and consistency.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes chocolate manufacturers, food producers, and cosmetic companies seeking a sustainable and reliable source of high-quality cocoa ingredients.

Features

  • Proprietary bioreactor technology for cultivating cocoa ingredients
  • Production of 100% natural cocoa butter and powder
  • Controlled environment for consistent and reliable cocoa production
  • Customizable cocoa ingredients tailored to customer specifications
  • Scalable production capabilities independent of geographical constraints
  • AI-driven computational modeling for ingredient customization
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