Pigmentum has developed an innovative molecular technology platform that enables external
gene activation in plants that could be induced at a specific chosen timing in response to an
external signal. As a result, the specific chosen compound enters a hyper expression cascade,
allowing the production of desirable natural organic compounds for the food (e.g., pigments,
flavors, proteins, and bioactive ingredients), pharma, and cosmetic industries in extra high yields
and scales on demand.
gene activation in plants that could be induced at a specific chosen timing in response to an
external signal. As a result, the specific chosen compound enters a hyper expression cascade,
allowing the production of desirable natural organic compounds for the food (e.g., pigments,
flavors, proteins, and bioactive ingredients), pharma, and cosmetic industries in extra high yields
and scales on demand.
Location: Israel, North District, Kiryat Shmona
Employees: 1-10
Total raised: $1M
Founded date: 2018
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Fresh Star... | fresh-star... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 31.12.2020 | Seed | $1M | - |
Mentions in press and media 14
| Date | Title | Description |
| 14.01.2025 | Plantopia turns to sprouted oats for cost-effective production of animal-free dairy | Molecular farming startup Plantopia (formerly Pigmentum) aims to establish pilot-scale production of casein proteins in sprouted oats in the second half of this year, an approach it claims can enable cost competitive indoor production of an... |
| 21.12.2024 | The Future of Food: PoLoPo's Protein-Packed Potatoes | In a world where food security is increasingly threatened by climate change, disease outbreaks, and supply chain disruptions, innovation is the lifeline. Enter PoLoPo, an Israeli startup that is reshaping the landscape of protein production... |
| 20.12.2024 | Egg proteins… in potatoes? Molecular farming startup PoLoPo makes the case | Persistent volatility driven by recurrent bouts of avian flu, fluctuating feed and energy costs, regulatory changes, and a global pandemic, have wreaked havoc in the egg market, prompting a surge of interest in alternatives, from duckweed p... |
| 25.11.2024 | ‘A huge milestone…’ Alpine Bio harvests first large-scale crop of soybeans containing casein proteins | [Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Alpine Bio.] Alpine Bio—a molecular farming startup engineering plants to produce animal proteins in what it claims is a more sustainable and more efficient manner—has har... |
| 16.04.2024 | Molecular farming startup Nobell Foods rebrands as Alpine Bio, secures 10th US patent | [Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Alpine Bio.] Nobell Foods—a molecular farming startup engineering plants to produce animal proteins in what it claims is a more sustainable and ultimately more efficient m... |
| 15.04.2024 | Exclusive: Perfect Day sued by manufacturing partner for fraud and breach of contract. Olon claims $112m in unpaid bills, $32m in damages | Perfect Day—a pioneer in the ‘animal-free’ dairy space making whey protein via precision fermentation—has been sued by its Italian contract manufacturing partner Olon for breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, and fraudulent concealment... |
| 02.04.2024 | Casein… from potatoes? Molecular farming startup Finally Foods emerges from stealth | Finally Foods—an Israeli molecular farming startup producing dairy proteins in potatoes—has emerged from stealth with pre-seed funding from The Kitchen FoodTech Hub (TKH) by Strauss Group and the Israeli Innovation Authority. Founded by Dr.... |
| 05.01.2024 | Exclusive: Perfect Day founders step away as company finalizes ~$90m pre-series E, installs interim CEO | The founders of precision fermentation specialist Perfect Day are stepping down from their leadership roles after a decade at the helm. The news comes as the company finalizes a pre-series E round of up to $90 million and installs current p... |
| 15.09.2023 | Meet the founders: Israel’s Fresh Start incubator on what makes a great pitch, red flags, and ‘coachable’ entrepreneurs | In many respects, foodtech is not an obvious target for venture capital, which is not the most patient kind of cash. The ‘tech’ part notwithstanding, you’ve still got to secure regulatory approvals and get physical products into the marketp... |
| 27.06.2023 | Fooditive Successfully Expands Vegan Casein Production to Capture European Market | Sustainable plant-based ingredients specialist Fooditive Group announces that after successful manufacturing trials, it can manufacture larger volumes of vegan casein to supply European customers. Using a proprietary bacterial strain develo... |
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