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Solar Foods

Espoo, FI · Founded 2017 · 74 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Solar Foods produces Solein, a sustainable protein ingredient created through gas fermentation technology that converts CO2 and renewable electricity into edible protein. The company targets food brands and the health & performance nutrition market seeking alternatives to conventional animal and plant proteins.

Founders & leadership

Solar Foods was founded in 2017 by Dr Pasi Vainikka and Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen.

DPDr Pasi Vainikka
Dr Pasi VainikkaFounder
DJDr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen
Dr Juha-Pekka PitkänenFounder
GZGodert Zijlstra
Godert ZijlstraChief Commercial and Product OfficerGodert Zijlstra has spent over 20 years in specialty food ingredients and biotechnology, with experience in strategy, product development, and marketing across health nutrition and ingredient segments. He serves as Chief Commercial and Product Officer at Solar Foods.

Investors · 8

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Frequently asked questions

What does Solar Foods do?
Solar Foods produces Solein, a sustainable protein ingredient created through gas fermentation technology that converts CO2 and renewable electricity into edible protein. The company targets food brands and the health & performance nutrition market seeking alternatives to conventional animal and plant proteins.
Who founded Solar Foods?
Solar Foods was founded by Dr Pasi Vainikka, Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen in 2017.
Who are Solar Foods's investors?
Solar Foods's investors include Agronomics, Bridford Investments (Bridford Group), Lifeline Ventures, Space Capital, Voima Ventures.
Where is Solar Foods headquartered?
Solar Foods is headquartered in Espoo, FI.