Startups
Kernel Mycofoods is solving the absence of a properly sustainable and cost-effective protein ingredient that is flavor neutral. The company uses AI and computer vision to improve the fungi fermentation techniques of existing and approved strains. The result is a market-ready product that suits better the needs of a range of food manufacturers, reducing the amount of post processing needed for an end product.
Overview
Location
Argentina, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$15M
Founded date
2019
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see |
Mentions in press and media 3
| Date | Title | Description |
| Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Kernel Mycofoods Raises $15M, Looks to Go Public In 2022 | Kernel Mycofoods, a fungi protein startup based in Buenos Aires, is exploding onto the vegan food scene with the unveiling of ambitious plans for 2022. The artificial intelligence-focused bio food tech company has raised in excess of $15 mi... |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Meet 18 Startups Transforming Food, From Fungi Protein To Cultured Breast Milk | 12 Mins Read As our food system continues to battle challenges brought on by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, innovation in the food tech startup world has been racing to come up with disruptive solutions. The upcoming Future Fo... |
Reviews 0
FAQ about Kernel Mycofoods
When was Kernel Mycofoods founded?
Kernel Mycofoods was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Kernel Mycofoods raised?
Kernel Mycofoods has raised $15M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Kernel Mycofoods?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Kernel Mycofoods, among them “Kernel Mycofoods Raises $15M, Looks to Go Public In 2022” (Dec 21, 2021) and “Meet 18 Startups Transforming Food, From Fungi Protein To Cultured Breast Milk” (Feb 24, 2021).
Is Kernel Mycofoods still active?
Yes, Kernel Mycofoods is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jan 5, 2022.