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Geltor

Founded 2015 · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 19 known investors

Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators. Its process spans computational protein design, large-scale fermentation, purification, and claims substantiation to deliver animal-free, GMO-free protein ingredients.

BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

Geltor was founded in 2015 by Alexander Lorestani and Nick Ouzounov.

ALAlexander Lorestani
Alexander LorestaniinCo-Founder and CEO
NONick Ouzounov
Nick OuzounovinCo-Founder and CTO

Investors · 19

AgronomicsLondonvia Jim Mellon · inferred
Alwyn CapitalSt. Petersburg
Argonautic VenturesNew York · $5M
Baruch Future VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M
Blue Horizon CorporationZurich
Cavallo VenturesSan Francisco
Collateral GoodZürich
Fifty YearsSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
FTW VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Giant LeapAustralia
iSelect FundSt. Louis · $250K – $2M
Prime PartnersTokyo
Stray Dog CapitalLeawood · $100K – $1M
Sustainable Food VenturesSeattle
Unovis Asset ManagementSan Franciscovia Dan Altschuler Malek · inferred
Cultivian Sandbox VenturesreportedChicago · $5M – $15M
HumboldtreportedNew York · $100K – $5M
Sandbox IndustriesreportedChicago
Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Geltor went on to found or lead other companies.

Arvind GuptaBoard MemberFounded IndiebioArvind GuptaBoard MemberFounded IndiebioArvind GuptaBoard MemberFounded Indiebio

In the news

Geltor raises venture capital to fund polypeptide expansion | Geltorgeltor.com · Oct 2025Geltor secures funding to expand its biodesigned polypeptide portfoliospecialchem.com · Aug 2025Geltor Gets Fresh Funding for AI-Led Animal-Free Collagen Peptidesgreenqueen.com.hk · Aug 2025Geltor Closes Equity Financing Round for Animal-Free Beauty Ingredients, Bringing Total Amount Raised to $137M - Cultivated Xcultivated-x.com · Aug 2025Geltor Raises $91.3M as Pandemic Exposes Need for Sustainable Protein Supply Chainprnewswire.com · Jul 2020Geltor Raises $91.3 Million Series B Funding To Accelerate Development Of Animal-Free Ingredientsforbes.com · Jul 2020Geltor raises $18m, gears up for launch of animal-free collagen for foodfoodnavigator-usa.com · Oct 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Geltor do?
Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators. Its process spans computational protein design, large-scale fermentation, purification, and claims substantiation to deliver animal-free, GMO-free protein ingredients.
Who founded Geltor?
Geltor was founded by Alexander Lorestani, Nick Ouzounov in 2015.
Who are Geltor's investors?
Geltor's investors include Agronomics, Alwyn Capital, Argonautic Ventures, Baruch Future Ventures, Blue Horizon Corporation, Cavallo Ventures, Collateral Good, Fifty Years and 11 more.