Novonutrients produces single‑cell protein using proprietary microbes that ferment captured CO₂, hydrogen and oxygen in a carbonated water medium, requiring minimal water and no arable land. Their modular bioreactors can be co‑located with industrial emitters to turn waste gas streams into a high‑quality, 73% protein ingredient for food and animal feed, reducing production costs and environmental impact.
Funding
$18M 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
Conventional protein production relies on arable land, large water inputs, and intensive agriculture, contributing to deforestation, water scarcity, and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, industrial emissions of CO₂ and other gases remain underutilized, representing a missed opportunity for resource recovery.
Solution
Novonutrients addresses these challenges with a fermentation platform that uses proprietary, patent‑pending microbes to convert captured CO₂, hydrogen, and oxygen into a complete single‑cell protein (SCP) suitable for food and animal feed. The process operates in carbonated water, requiring minimal water and no farmland, and can be co‑located with large emitters of gases to turn waste streams into valuable protein. Their bioreactor designs optimize protein yield while accommodating mixed emissions gases, making CO₂ capture more economical. The resulting SCP contains 73 % protein, all essential amino acids, low fat and fiber, and matches beef quality while offering lower production costs and a reduced environmental footprint.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food manufacturers, animal feed producers, and sustainability‑focused companies seeking low‑land, low‑water protein ingredients, as well as industrial emitters looking to monetize their CO₂ streams.
Features
- Patent‑pending microbial strains engineered for rapid growth in a carbonated water medium
- Proprietary bioreactors that maximize protein output and can integrate with diverse gas streams (CO₂, H₂, O₂)
- Ability to source emissions directly from industrial plants, hydrogen facilities, or direct‑air‑capture sites
- Minimal water usage and zero arable land requirement, eliminating the need for pesticides or fertilizers
- High‑quality protein with 73 % protein content, complete essential amino acid profile, and proven digestibility in human and animal trials
- Scalable modular system that can be deployed alongside existing emission sources to reduce capture costs