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Alternative Plants - Latvian biotech start-up developing plant stem cell cosmetic ingredients.
Overview
Location
Latvia, Vidzeme, Riga
Employees
1-10
Total raised
$536.6K
Founded date
2017
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 5
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| Aug 9, 2024 | Coffee Without Beans, Chocolate Without Cocoa – The Companies Making Plants from Cells (and why we need them) | Plant cell cultivation is revolutionizing the production of various crops by growing plant cells in controlled environments, such as bioreactors, to produce plant-based products. Why do we need plant cell cultivation technology? Demand for ... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | EIT support programs through the eyes of 3 Latvian startups | When we think of sources for startup funding, VC funds are typically the first thing that springs to mind. While pitching private investors and funds is the road many startups take, it’s far from being the only one, especially for startups ... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Fundraising as a woman in Latvia – what's it really like? | Four Latvian female startup founders and C-level executives share their experiences and viewpoints on what it’s really like to be fundraising as a woman in the local startup ecosystem. According to data by the Latvian Startup Association St... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 10 Latvian startups making the world a better place | In times when there’s a lot of uncertainty, it’s particularly helpful to take a look at those who are devoting their everyday lives to pursue startups that are making this world a better place. Without further ado, let’s get into it – 10 La... |
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FAQ about Alternative Plants
When was Alternative Plants founded?
Alternative Plants was founded in 2017.
How much funding has Alternative Plants raised?
Alternative Plants has raised $536.6K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Alternative Plants?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning Alternative Plants, among them “Coffee Without Beans, Chocolate Without Cocoa – The Companies Making Plants from Cells (and why we need them)” (Aug 9, 2024) and “EIT support programs through the eyes of 3 Latvian startups” (Sep 27, 2023).
Is Alternative Plants still active?
Yes, Alternative Plants is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 3, 2025.