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Cauldron Ferm
Orange, AU · Founded 2022 · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Cauldron is an Australian biotech company using precision fermentation to produce alternative proteins. The company has demonstrated process efficiencies in fermentation-derived protein production that can significantly reduce production costs.
Founders & leadership
Cauldron Ferm was founded in 2022 by Michele Stansfield and David Kestenbaum.
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Michele StansfieldFounderMichele Stansfield is co-founder and CEO of Cauldron, an Australian biotech company developing precision fermentation technology for alternative protein production.
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David KestenbaumFounderDavid Kestenbaum is co-founder, Chief Business Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Cauldron, an Australian biotech company developing precision fermentation for alternative proteins. He previously held leadership roles at AB InBev's innovation and venture arm, where he helped build and scale businesses and managed capital deployment in emerging technologies.
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Michele Stansfield David KestenbaumFounder
Investors · 5
In-Q-Tel✓ confirmed by Cauldron FermTysons · $100K – $2.5M
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Main Sequence Ventures✓ confirmed by Cauldron FermSydney
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cauldron Ferm do?
- Cauldron is an Australian biotech company using precision fermentation to produce alternative proteins. The company has demonstrated process efficiencies in fermentation-derived protein production that can significantly reduce production costs.
- Who founded Cauldron Ferm?
- Cauldron Ferm was founded by Michele Stansfield, David Kestenbaum in 2022.
- Who are Cauldron Ferm's investors?
- Cauldron Ferm's investors include In-Q-Tel, Main Sequence Ventures, Horizons Ventures, SOSV, UNSW Founders 10x.
- Where is Cauldron Ferm headquartered?
- Cauldron Ferm is headquartered in Orange, AU.