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Formo raised $61M in a Series B funding led by FoodLabs and EQT Ventures to launch its animal-free cheese products in retail stores across Germany and Austria.

PRIVATESep 10, 2024

Amount Raised

$61 Million

Round Type

Series B

BerlinBiotechnologyFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingFood Processing

Investors

REWE GroupThe Nature ConservancyLowercarbon CapitalEQT VenturesFood Labs

Description

German food tech startup Formo has closed a $61M Series B fundraising round, enabling the launch of its animal-free cheeses made from microbial fermentation in supermarkets. This funding will help Formo scale production and expand its international operations.

Quick answer

Formo raised $61 Million in a Series B round, dated September 10, 2024. Investors: REWE Group, The Nature Conservancy, Lowercarbon Capital, EQT Ventures and Food Labs. Formo is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

How much did Formo raise?
Formo raised $61 Million in a Series B round on September 10, 2024.
Who invested in Formo?
REWE Group, The Nature Conservancy, Lowercarbon Capital, EQT Ventures and Food Labs are named as investors in this round.
What does Formo do?
Formo is a Berlin-based food technology startup specializing in the production of animal-free cheeses through microbial fermentation.
Where is Formo based and how big is it?
Formo is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Who are the decision-makers at Formo?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Formo. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Agriculture and Farming around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Formo that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Novameat raised $19M (Series A) on September 12, 2024.
  • MicroLub raised $4.5M (Seed) on October 22, 2024.
  • Cauldron raised an undisclosed amount (Grant) on October 2, 2024.
  • Foodpreneurs Hub raised $500K (Pre-Seed) on September 19, 2024.
  • Lil Bucks raised $3M (Series A) on September 10, 2024.
  • Climax Foods raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on September 4, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Formo

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Formo is a Berlin-based food technology startup specializing in the production of animal-free cheeses through microbial fermentation. The company focuses on precision fermentation technology to create cheese alternatives that closely mimic traditional dairy products. With a dedication to sustainability and innovation, Formo aims to revolutionize the cheese industry by providing delicious, plant-based options. Their signature product is Frischhain, a cream cheese analogue made from koji protein.

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What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

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