Digestiva
Davis, US · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Digestiva develops proprietary protease enzymes that break down proteins to produce more bioaccessible and smaller peptides, increase free amino acid availability, and improve protein yield from co-products and waste streams. Its technology targets applications in health, nutrition, and food processing.
Founders & leadership
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Julie HirschinChief Operations Officer2023–2025Julie Hirsch is an executive officer at Digestiva, bringing over 20 years of commercial experience in food, OTC pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food biotech, with expertise in ingredients, formulations, processing, and regulatory affairs.
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John MeloExecutive
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Justin SiegelNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Irina AdlerBoard director
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George PowlickBoard director
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Jorge LealBoard director
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 4
AstanorMagdalenaleadMarch FundUC Investments
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$18.4MraisedJul 2024 · 5 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$18.4MraisedJul 2024 · 5 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Irina AdlerDirector
- George PowlickDirector
- Harold SchmitzDirector
- Justin SiegelExecutive Officer
- Julie HirschExecutive Officer
- John MeloExecutive Officer, Director
- Jorge LealDirector
- Offering amount
- $19.4M
- Amount sold
- $18.4M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Jul 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Digestiva do?
- Digestiva develops proprietary protease enzymes that break down proteins to produce more bioaccessible and smaller peptides, increase free amino acid availability, and improve protein yield from co-products and waste streams. Its technology targets applications in health, nutrition, and food processing.
- Who are Digestiva's investors?
- Digestiva's investors include The March Group.
- How much funding has Digestiva raised?
- Digestiva has disclosed $18.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Digestiva headquartered?
- Digestiva is headquartered in Davis, US.