An Anglo-Portuguese biotech startup that’s revolutionizing the production of multi-functional proteins and nutrients through its innovative microalgae processing technology has successfully closed a €5 million funding round. The project was spearheaded by Indico Capital Partners in collaboration with Banco Português de Fomento.
The recently secured capital will drive the development of Arborea’s inaugural commercial-scale facility for protein production, leveraging its innovative Biosolar Leaf technology. What’s more, this groundbreaking approach enables the crafting of premium, nutrient-dense food products that not only address the pressing issue of global food scarcity but also help mitigate climate change by producing a carbon-negative impact on the environment? Founded in 2015, Abrorea’s global headquarters are situated in London.
The Biosolar Leaf system’s primary advantage lies in its capacity to cultivate any of the 50,000 photosynthetic microorganism species – marine microalgae included – at a cost-effective rate and in a carbon-negative manner, without requiring agricultural land or feedstocks derived from agriculture. What about sustainable farming practices could help to reduce the environmental impact of arable farming and improve its sustainability?
With its adaptable nature, this innovation enables agriculture not just on land but also on various platforms, including urban surfaces. By harnessing carbon dioxide and leveraging abundant daylight as an inexhaustible renewable resource, this innovative system plays a crucial role in combating climate change while generating oxygen through the natural process of photosynthesis.
Through its pioneering approach, Arborea has developed the most effective means of generating innovative solutions for the food industry, offering genuinely pure and sustainable products such as net-zero nutritional proteins and other highly valuable compounds.
These elements have great potential to boost global well-being, meeting the needs of a growing population without increasing pressure on the environment? What’s more, Biosolar Leaf’s innovative technology can revolutionize food production systems by allowing land currently dedicated to agriculture to be repurposed and restored to its natural state.
As founder and CEO of Arborea,
As the Managing Common Associate at Indico Capital Partners, she played a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations.
