Copenhagen-based SUMM Substances, previously often known as Nutrumami, has secured €1.7 million in contemporary funding because it rebrands and strengthens its management group. The corporate is making ready to launch its first multifunctional ingredient, “FermiPro”, later this 12 months.
The spherical was backed by EIFO and BoxOne, becoming a member of current traders Kost Capital and Planetary Influence Ventures. The funding will speed up manufacturing and help the industrial rollout of FermiPro, anticipated to launch with prospects in autumn 2025.
“Our mission is to pioneer a brand new ingredient class – multifunctional, fermented proteins – that ship style, texture, and diet in a single resolution. This offers meals producers a better option to create clean-label, plant-centric meals which can be more healthy, extra flavourful, and much less complicated to formulate,” mentioned Frederik Jensen, Chief Government Officer and Founding father of SUMM Substances.
FermiPro is a fermented multifunctional protein designed to present meals producers a brand new toolkit for growing plant-based and hybrid merchandise. It delivers advanced umami flavour and kokumi (mouthfulness) usually related to meat-based dishes, naturally builds texture and mouthfeel with out components, and improves dietary high quality with protein, minerals, and B-vitamins. By combining these features, FermiPro reduces the necessity for flavourings, starches, gums, and E-numbers whereas enabling larger use of legumes.
Axel Bjørum, Inexperienced Transition at EIFO, commented: “Summ Substances is a powerful instance of how Danish foodtech can set new worldwide requirements. With a extremely succesful group and a know-how addressing the true demand for more healthy and extra pure meals, they align intently with EIFO’s technique to again firms that may drive development whereas contributing to a extra sustainable future.”
The corporate is already showcasing product functions in a number of classes. These embrace FermiPro Cultured ProMix for plant-based cheese, attaining double-digit protein and 30% much less fats with out modified starches; FermiPro Bouillon Creamer for prepared meals; FermiPro Saucier for creamy, dairy-free sauces; FermiPro Texture+ for hybrid and plant-based meats; and FermiPro Plant Booster seasonings, which allow as much as 30% salt discount whereas sustaining robust flavour.
Alongside the rebrand, SUMM Substances has strengthened its management group with the appointment of Kasper Bus as Chief Industrial Officer. Bus brings worldwide expertise from senior roles at AAK, IMCD, Barry Callebaut, and Kohlberg.
“With Kasper on board, we achieve a powerful industrial driver who can bridge our know-how with market wants. It’s a necessary step in bringing our elements to prospects globally,” added Jensen.
