Alpine Bio
YC S17San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 58 employees · 6 known investors
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
BiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechSustainabilityClimateFood TechClimateTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Alpine Bio was founded in 2016 by Magi Richani.
MR
Magi RichaniinFounder/CEO
Board
CR
Chris RivestBoard director
VP
KV
Kyle VogtBoard director
Investors · 6
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$102.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2019–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries BDec 2025Source ↗
▶$27.4MraisedAug 2021 · 20 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$75MraisedAug 2021 · 14 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Instacart10 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
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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 Andreessen Horowitz, DCVC (Data Collective), Mission Biocapital, Unovis Asset Management, Y Combinator, AgFunder.
- How much funding has Alpine Bio raised?
- Alpine Bio has disclosed $102.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Alpine Bio headquartered?
- Alpine Bio is headquartered in San Francisco, US.