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De Novo Foodlabs

Durham, US · 6 known investors

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De Novo Food Labs produces nature-identical bovine lactoferrin (branded NanoFerrin) using precision fermentation instead of dairy extraction, offering customizable iron saturation, purity, and sequence identity per batch. It supplies formulators of products such as infant formula, gut-health blends, and iron supplements with lactoferrin at lower cost and higher, more consistent volumes than traditional dairy sourcing.

Founders & leadership

JLJean Louwrens
Jean LouwrensCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerJean Louwrens is founder of De Novo Foodlabs, which uses precision fermentation to produce high-value bioactive proteins for the ingredients market. He has built companies in deep-tech and food biotech.

Investors · 6

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Joyful VClead

Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountseedOct 2024

    Joyful VC (lead)

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What does De Novo Foodlabs do?
De Novo Food Labs produces nature-identical bovine lactoferrin (branded NanoFerrin) using precision fermentation instead of dairy extraction, offering customizable iron saturation, purity, and sequence identity per batch. It supplies formulators of products such as infant formula, gut-health blends, and iron supplements with lactoferrin at lower cost and higher, more consistent volumes than traditional dairy sourcing.
Who founded De Novo Foodlabs?
De Novo Foodlabs was founded by Jean Louwrens.
Who are De Novo Foodlabs's investors?
De Novo Foodlabs's investors include Big Idea Ventures, Siddhi Capital, Sustainable Food Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Joyful Ventures.
Where is De Novo Foodlabs headquartered?
De Novo Foodlabs is headquartered in Durham, US.