San Francisco, United States
PLANETARIANS, founded in 2013 and headquartered in the United States, aims to revolutionize the food industry with their innovative approach to sustainable nutrition. Their slogan, "By making carbon-negative body-positive vegan meat, we extend life on the planet," epitomizes their mission to tackle the global food crisis through eco-friendly solutions.
Utilizing patented technology, PLANETARIANS transforms inevitable food and beverage industry sidestreams into a high-protein, plant-based alternative that is 10x cheaper than beef. The company focuses on turning spent yeast from beer fermentation and spent beans from soybean oil production into nutritious whole cuts, claiming superior protein content to beef at a fraction of the cost.
The startup's operations are bolstered by strategic partnerships with industry giants like AB InBev and Clextral. Their recent $6.00M seed investment in February 2023 from investors including SOSV, Techstars, and Mindrock Capital, underscores investor confidence in their potential market impact. With a 72% acceptance rate in U.S. schools, PLANETARIANS is not only innovating but also engaging consumers toward a sustainable future.
