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Alpine Bio

YC S17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 58 employees · 14 known investors

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Nobell Foods produces plant-based dairy cheese made from soybean plants engineered to grow casein protein, working with Midwest farmers. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable cheese alternatives that match the taste and melt characteristics of traditional dairy cheese.

Also known as Alpine Roads

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

Alpine Bio was founded in 2016 by Magi Richani.

MRMagi Richani
Magi RichaniFounder/CEO

Board

CR
Chris RivestBoard director
VPVijay Pande
Vijay PandeBoard directorGeneral Partner, Andreessen Horowitz at Propagator Ventures
KV
Kyle VogtBoard director

Investors · 14

Fifty YearsreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

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Germin8 VenturesreportedChicago

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Helium-3 VenturesreportedNew York

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Mission Bay CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Pear VCreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $4M

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Sv Tech Ventures, Inc.reportedPalo Alto

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$177.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2025

▶$27.4MraisedAug 2021 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kyle VogtDirector
  • Chris RivestDirector
  • Vijay PandeDirector
  • Magi El-RichaniExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$27.4M
Amount sold
$27.4M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75MraisedAug 2021 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris RivestDirector
  • Vijay PandeDirector
  • Kyle VogtDirector
  • Magi El-RichaniExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Alpine Bio do?
Nobell Foods produces plant-based dairy cheese made from soybean plants engineered to grow casein protein, working with Midwest farmers. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable cheese alternatives that match the taste and melt characteristics of traditional dairy cheese.
Who founded Alpine Bio?
Alpine Bio was founded by Magi Richani in 2016.
Who are Alpine Bio's investors?
Alpine Bio's investors include AgFunder, Andreessen Horowitz, DCVC (Data Collective), Mission Biocapital, Unovis Asset Management, Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Fifty Years and 6 more.
How much funding has Alpine Bio raised?
Alpine Bio has disclosed $177.4M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Alpine Bio headquartered?
Alpine Bio is headquartered in San Francisco, US.