De Novo Foodlabs
Durham, US · 6 known investors
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
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Jean LouwrensinCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Investors · 6
Big Idea VenturesNew York · $125K – $2.5M
Siddhi CapitalMeridian
Sustainable Food VenturesSeattle
UM6P VenturesBen Guérir · $100K – $500K
Joyful Venturesreported · 2 sourcesWest Hollywood
Also in the syndicate · 1
Joyful VClead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseedOct 2024
Joyful VC (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.