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Onego Bio
Helsinki, FI · Founded 2022 · 62 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Onego Bio produces Bioalbumen®, a fermentation-derived ovalbumin protein powder that replicates egg white functionality for large-scale food manufacturing without animal agriculture. The product serves food producers seeking sustainable, price-stable, and supply-resilient egg protein alternatives.
Founders & leadership
Onego Bio was founded in 2022 by Maija Itkonen and Chris Landowski.
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Maija ItkonenFounderMaija Itkonen is CEO and co-founder of Onego Bio, a company developing fermentation-derived ovalbumin protein powder for large-scale food manufacturing.
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Chris LandowskiCTO & Co-FounderChris Landowski is a principal scientist with expertise in fermentation and filamentous fungi who has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and holds more than a dozen patents in pharmaceutical science, cancer biology, and fungal biology. He is co-founder and CTO of Onego Bio, which produces Bioalbumen, a fermentation-derived egg white protein alternative for food manufacturers.
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Paavo SalminenCCOPaavo Salminen has over 20 years of experience in international food and beverage go-to-market strategy across multiple continents, with a track record of closing deals with major retailers including Walmart, Costco, and Amazon, as well as foodservice clients such as Sysco and Compass Group. He serves as Chief Commercial Officer of Onego Bio.
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Tom FergusonCFOTom Ferguson is CFO of Onego Bio, a precision fermentation company producing egg protein alternatives for food manufacturers. He has held finance leadership roles in the food and agriculture sector, managing cross-border teams through strategic transformations, growth initiatives, and market expansion.
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Christopher LandowskiFounder
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Maija Itkonen Christopher LandowskiFounder
Investors · 3
Agronomicslisted by AgronomicsLondonvia Jim Mellon · inferred
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Maki.vcreportedHelsinki · $324K – $3.2M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Onego Bio do?
- Onego Bio produces Bioalbumen®, a fermentation-derived ovalbumin protein powder that replicates egg white functionality for large-scale food manufacturing without animal agriculture. The product serves food producers seeking sustainable, price-stable, and supply-resilient egg protein alternatives.
- Who founded Onego Bio?
- Onego Bio was founded by Maija Itkonen, Chris Landowski in 2022.
- Who are Onego Bio's investors?
- Onego Bio's investors include Agronomics, Maki.vc, Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd).
- Where is Onego Bio headquartered?
- Onego Bio is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.