Founded Year

2012

Stage

Grant - II | Alive

Total Raised

$513.24M

Valuation

$0000 

Last Raised

$4.76M | 4 yrs ago

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About Nature's Fynd

Nature's Fynd creates alternative proteins within the food industry. The company offers products including dairy-free yogurt, meatless breakfast patties, and flavored bites, made using a fungi protein. Nature's Fynd caters to the alternative protein food industry with a focus on food options. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Headquarters Location

815 West Pershing Road Suite 4

Chicago, Illinois, 60609,

United States

617-599-0412

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Nature's Fynd Patents

Nature's Fynd has filed 10 patents.

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Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

8/29/2018

10/11/2022

Edible fungi, Fungal plant pathogens and diseases, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Sugar substitutes

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Application Date

8/29/2018

Grant Date

10/11/2022

Title

Related Topics

Edible fungi, Fungal plant pathogens and diseases, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Sugar substitutes

Status

Grant

Latest Nature's Fynd News

O futuro da carne pode estar nos fungos — e já começa a chegar ao prato

Oct 7, 2025

Mas uma revolução silenciosa está em andamento e o protagonista vem do reino dos fungos . O micélio, estrutura que sustenta o crescimento fúngico, está sendo transformado em micoproteínas , uma alternativa rica em nutrientes, sustentável e com textura semelhante à carne Estudos apontam que o mercado global de micoproteínas pode ultrapassar US$ 32 bilhões até 2032 , impulsionado por avanços em biotecnologia e fermentação de precisão. Fungos: as novas fábricas de alimentos Pesquisas desenvolvidas na Unicamp mostram que fungos e leveduras já estão sendo usados como “f ábricas celulares ” capazes de produzir proteínas com o mesmo perfil das encontradas em alimentos de origem animal. Segundo o pesquisador André Damasio, essa tecnologia consome menos água e terra e emite menos gases do efeito estufa do que a pecuária tradicional, tornando-se uma alternativa concreta à produção intensiva de carne. Foto: Divulgação (shimeji sendo produzido em arroz parboilizado para consumo) / Embrapa Empresas como Meati, Quorn e Enough já produzem micoproteínas em escala industrial, usando processos de fermentação controlada para criar produtos que imitam textura e sabor de carnes e derivados. Vantagens ambientais e nutricionais O cultivo de micélio tem uma pegada de carbono reduzida e aproveita resíduos agrícolas como substrato, gerando um modelo mais circular e eficiente. Além de ser uma boa fonte de aminoácidos essenciais, zinco e selênio, as micoproteínas possuem até 48% de proteína e cerca de 35% de fibras, o que ajuda na saciedade, controle do colesterol e regulação da glicemia. No entanto, como ainda não contém ferro nem vitamina B12, os especialistas recomendam que o consumo seja combinado com outros alimentos. Estudos também investigam possíveis reações alérgicas e a digestibilidade das micoproteínas, especialmente em produtos da marca Quorn. Desafios científicos e regulatórios Apesar do entusiasmo, pesquisadores da Embrapa Meio Ambiente alertam para a necessidade de padronização nutricional e regras mais claras de segurança alimentar. Faltam estudos clínicos sobre a biodisponibilidade das proteínas e sobre os efeitos de longo prazo no organismo humano. Também há barreiras tecnológicas, como a baixa solubilidade do micélio, que dificulta o uso em alimentos líquidos. Mesmo assim, empresas como a Nature's Fynd já lançaram iogurtes e queijos à base de micélio, explorando novas possibilidades. Do laboratório à mesa A produção de micoproteínas tem atraído mais investimentos que a carne cultivada, graças à tecnologia mais simples e escalável. Nos últimos cinco anos, o setor de fermentação fúngica movimentou € 628 milhões, superando os € 459 milhões da carne cultivada. Segundo a pesquisadora Paula Cunha, também da Unicamp, os fungos não devem substituir completamente a carne, mas complementar o suprimento global de proteínas, tornando o sistema alimentar mais resiliente e sustentável. Se os avanços continuarem, é possível que, em poucos anos, os fungos deixem de ser apenas um ingrediente da floresta e se tornem a base da alimentação moderna. Fonte: Embrapa

Nature's Fynd Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Nature's Fynd founded?

    Nature's Fynd was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Nature's Fynd's headquarters?

    Nature's Fynd's headquarters is located at 815 West Pershing Road, Chicago.

  • What is Nature's Fynd's latest funding round?

    Nature's Fynd's latest funding round is Grant - II.

  • How much did Nature's Fynd raise?

    Nature's Fynd raised a total of $513.24M.

  • Who are the investors of Nature's Fynd?

    Investors of Nature's Fynd include Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Danone Manifesto Ventures, 1955 Capital, Breakthrough Energy, Generation Investment Management and 20 more.

  • Who are Nature's Fynd's competitors?

    Competitors of Nature's Fynd include Enifer and 1 more.

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