Vasilis Stenos
CEO
Solmeyea
The startup develops climate technology and biotechnology that converts industrial carbon dioxide into protein and other essential ingredients, addressing global food scarcity and energy needs. By utilizing CO2 as a raw material, the company enables sustainable production methods that contribute to a net-zero economy.
- Agriculture Technology
- Biotechnology
- Clean Technology
Updated 21 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$5.3MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current industrial practices contribute significantly to carbon dioxide emissions, exacerbating climate change and environmental degradation. Simultaneously, the growing global population necessitates innovative and sustainable methods for producing food and essential ingredients.
Solution
Solmeyea offers a climate technology and biotechnology platform that converts industrial carbon dioxide emissions into valuable protein, bioactive pigments, and natural oils using a proprietary microalgae cultivation process. Their patented CO2 bioconversion technology utilizes a hybrid vertical farming platform, combining fermentors and glass tubular photobioreactors, to efficiently transform CO2 into carbon-negative ingredients. This process enables the production of sustainable, non-GMO, animal-free alternatives for various applications, including food, feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. By valorizing CO2 as a raw material, Solmeyea addresses both environmental concerns and the increasing demand for sustainable resources.
Target Audience
Solmeyea's primary customers include FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies, plant-based food manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, and pharmaceutical companies seeking sustainable and carbon-negative ingredients.
Features
- Patented CO2 bioconversion technology that transforms 100% of CO2 input into edible, carbon-negative feed.
- Proprietary microalgae strains cultivated in a unique continuous process within a vertical farming duo platform.
- Duo-platform cultivation in both fermentors and glass tubular photobioreactors for biomass with diverse colors and functionalities.
- Production of GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) carbon-negative ingredients, including protein-rich powder with a complete amino-acid profile, strong natural antioxidant pigments, and healthy oils rich in PUFAs (poly-unsaturated fatty acids).
- Non-GMO methods employed through a strain improvement platform to achieve exceptional productivity and organoleptic properties.
- Closed-loop system with fully monitored inputs and outputs to minimize water and nutrient waste.
- Ability to establish microalgae farms on non-arable land, reducing the need for deforestation and preserving natural habitats.