Ginkgo Bioworks Reports $50 Million in Q2 Revenue, Focuses on Biosecurity and Automation Growth
Ginkgo Bioworks, a company focused on cell programming and biosecurity, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a decrease in overall revenue compared to the same period last year. For the second quarter, Ginkgo posted total revenue of $50 million, down from $56 million in Q2 2024. This decline was driven by a drop in biosecurity-related revenue, which fell to $10 million from $20 million in …
Investment Climate Podcast: Ankit Bagaria of Loopworm, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
Government Actions in the Alternative Protein Industry: Key Developments in H1 2025
The alternative protein industry continues to draw attention from governments worldwide, with a mix of investment support and regulatory measures shaping its growth. The data in this article, compiled by Nicholas Dahl, founder and CEO of Alternative Proteins Global, reflects actions taken by governments in the first half of 2025, impacting companies working in alternative protein technologies. This update focuses on direct government involvement and regulatory actions. Investments & funding …
Prefer Raises $4.2M in Oversubscribed Round, Launches Soluble Coffee & Cocoa Powders Made With Fermentation
Singapore-based food tech startup Prefer has secured US$4.2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This brings the total amount raised by the company to US$6.2 million. The round was led by At One Ventures and Chancery Hill Capital, with participation from existing investor Forge Ventures. The news comes as Prefer announces the commercial launch of its new soluble coffee and cocoa powders, made using a proprietary precision fermentation process. Prefer’s …
Bezos Centre @NUS Partners With Enterprise Singapore to Launch Sustainable Protein Startup Competition
The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) has partnered with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to launch a new startup competition that aims to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation. The competition will identify and support startups developing sustainable protein solutions, selecting three winners through a competitive pitching process. Each will receive funding and in-kind support, gaining access to Singapore’s comprehensive ecosystem of resources. The …
Umami Bioworks Marine Cell Cultivation Delivers PDRN Without Reliance on Salmon Sperm Harvesting
Singapore-based biotechnology company Umami Bioworks has introduced Marine Radiance™, a platform for developing marine-derived bioactives, and announced what it says is the world’s first animal‑free polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) for use across skincare and medical applications. PDRN, a compound used in anti-aging skincare, wound healing, and regenerative medicine, is currently sourced from salmon sperm. This conventional method involves transporting salmon reproductive organs across global supply chains, a process that raises logistical, ethical, …
Geltor Closes Equity Financing Round for Animal-Free Beauty Ingredients, Bringing Total Amount Raised to $137M
Geltor, a biodesign company developing sustainable, animal-free proteins for the beauty and wellness industries, has completed a new equity financing round that brings the total amount it has raised to $137 million. The round was co-led by iSelect Fund and included significant participation from existing investors. Following the raise, Geltor will make targeted investments in several areas, including expanding its biodesigned polypeptide portfolio to new regions, bringing new solutions to …
Magic Valley Leverages Pythag Tech’s AI to Advance Cost-Effective Cultivated Meat Manufacturing
Australian cultivated meat company Magic Valley has entered a strategic partnership with US-based technology firm Pythag Tech to integrate artificial intelligence into its production systems. The collaboration is intended to improve process efficiency, lower manufacturing costs, and shorten timelines for scaling up to commercial volumes. Paul Bevan, CEO of Magic Valley, said, “This partnership is a game-changer for our commercial roadmap. We’re using AI to unlock real-time precision, cut costs, …
Investment Climate Podcast: Daan Raemdonck of Koppie, How to Get Funded in 2025
In this podcast series, Alex Shandrovsky interviews investors about benchmarks for funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and uncovers the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs. Podcast Host Alex Shandrovksy is a strategic advisor to numerous global food tech accelerators and companies, including alternative proteins and cellular agriculture leaders. His focus is on investor relations and post-raise scale for agrifood tech companies. This podcast is syndicated through …
Study: Precision Fermentation-Derived Chicken Protein Has Beneficial Digestive Effects for Dogs
In a new study, scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign partnered with Bond Pet Foods to examine the effects of chicken protein produced using precision fermentation on the digestive health of dogs. First, Bond’s R&D team identified proteins that are highly abundant in the muscle tissues of chickens, and determined their DNA sequences. The DNA was inserted into the genome of brewer’s yeast to express the chicken protein, which …