London, United Kingdom
Arborea, founded in 2015, is addressing the pressing challenge of global hunger exacerbated by climate change and limited natural resources by aiming to transform the food supply paradigm. With their unique tagline, "Industrialising Photosynthesis to Expand the World's Food Supply," they highlight their innovative approach to sustainable food production.
Central to Arborea's offering is the groundbreaking "BioSolar Leaf" system. This trailblazing technology uses natural photosynthesis to grow microscopic plants, generating healthy food ingredients. Notably, the system also produces breathable oxygen and sequesters significant amounts of CO2, thus contributing positively to global carbon cycles.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Arborea attracted notable early venture capital investment of €5.00M in December 2024. This funding round featured investors such as Indico Capital Partners and Banco Português de Fomento, signaling strong confidence in the company's potential to scale its environmentally beneficial food production method.
World Resources Institute Europe