Investing in the

Future

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Protein

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The future of protein is here

The future of protein is here

The world is in the early stages of a protein transformation. Long-term consumer trends toward health and sustainability, combined with technology breakthroughs and increasing government support, are disrupting the massive animal protein market. Lever VC backs the entrepreneurs creating the future of protein.

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Meet the Future

01 / 04

01 / 04

Bond Pet Foods is the first company in the world producing real, low-cost meat protein (starting with chicken protein) from fermentation, targeting the massive pet food sector

"Bond Pet Foods...leans into the creation of 'nature-identical' chicken, beef, fish and other meat proteins using precision fermentation"

TechCrunch

02/ 04

NuCicer is a breakthrough crop genetics company producing non-GM chickpeas with 75% more protein than conventional varietals

02/ 04

“NuCicer has developed a non-GM proprietary chickpea that...has the ability to cut the cost of chickpea protein in half”

FoodBev Media

03 / 04

03 / 04

Mission Barns is a global leader in producing cultivated animal fat as an ingredient for the plant-based meat sector

“Mission Barns...is in talks with leading food companies about incorporating animal fat grown in bioreactors into a range of hybrid meats combining animal- and plant-bsaed components"

Food Navigator

04/ 04

THIS is one of the world’s fastest-growing plant-based meat brands, with a range of chicken, beef, pork and prepared meal products

04/ 04

“THIS is now the fastest-growing plant-based meat brand, recording a 333% year-on-year net sales growth...and out-performing a fast-growing category”

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