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MycoSure is a South African food and health Biotechnology company focusing on the production of high quality, complete, alternative protein that has none of the negative characteristics associated with traditional meat and most plant-based proteins. MycoSure Protein is a natural product made from mycelium (the root structure of fungi). MycoSure combines the incredible metabolic capabilities of fungi, and submerged biomass fermentation, to create functional ingredients that are better for people and our planet.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2019
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Sep 1, 2023 | Meet the founders: MycoSure seeks to put South Africa on the alt protein map with biomass fermentation platform | Cofounded by Greg Brown (COO), James McLaren (CTO) and Charles Reed (CEO) in October 2021, South African startup MycoSure is growing protein-packed mycelium using biomass fermentation. The startup—which jump-started its R&D process thro... |
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FAQ about MycoSure
When was MycoSure founded?
MycoSure was founded in 2019.
What has the press written about MycoSure?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning MycoSure, among them “Meet the founders: MycoSure seeks to put South Africa on the alt protein map with biomass fermentation platform” (Sep 1, 2023).
Is MycoSure still active?
Yes, MycoSure is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 5, 2025.