Gelatex utilizes patented HaloSpin™ technology to produce customizable nanofibers at high speed and scale, catering to diverse applications such as cultured meat and 3D cell culture. This process addresses the need for cost-effective and efficient production of specialized materials in various industries.
Funding
$16.5M 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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Product
Problem
Cultivated meat production requires cost-effective and scalable scaffolding materials to provide structure and texture, but current options like electrospun and hydrogel solutions are prohibitively expensive. This high cost restricts the accessibility of cultivated meat, limiting its potential to become a mainstream alternative to traditionally farmed meat.
Solution
Gelatex provides nanofibrous 3D scaffolds and microcarriers for scalable cultured meat production, using a patented halospinning technology that enables high-speed, high-volume manufacturing with customizable formulations. These scaffolds support cell differentiation and muscle tissue formation, resulting in structured meat products that mimic the taste and texture of conventional meat. The plant-based scaffolds offer a cost-effective alternative to existing solutions, reducing production costs and making cultured meat more accessible to a broader market. By optimizing fiber size, porosity, material thickness, and density, Gelatex tailors its scaffolds to meet specific requirements for various cell types and applications.
Target Audience
Gelatex primarily targets cultured meat producers seeking cost-effective and scalable scaffolding solutions to enable the mass production of structured cultivated meat products.
Features
- Halospinning technology for high-throughput production of nano- and microfibers
- Customizable parameters including fiber size, porosity, material thickness, and density
- Compatibility with various cell lines, including beef, pork, chicken, fish, and crustacean cells
- 3D structure that mimics the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) to promote cell migration and proliferation
- Option to incorporate growth factors, ECM proteins, and minerals
- Available in multiple formats, including scaffold sheets and microcarrier microspheres, microgranules, and microfibrils
- Plant-based and animal-free materials