Pacifico Biolabs

Biotechnology, Food Processing, Product Research

Author

Peniel Keme Kitoko
May 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Developing Biomass-Fermented Seafood.

  Problem

  • Market Potential: The demand for sustainable seafood alternatives is surging, driven by environmental and ethical concerns.

  • Challenge: Consumers seek healthier, eco-conscious food choices amid the environmental impact of traditional seafood production.

  • Lacking Tool: Existing alternatives fail to match meat alternative sales, lacking in appeal to broad consumer segments.

    • Extra Barriers: Complexity in texture and taste hinders mainstream adoption, limiting market penetration and scalability.

This issue's Startup aims to revolutionize seafood with mycelium-based alternatives.

  Solution

Pacifico Biolabs

Pacifico Biolabs pioneers mycelium-based whole-cut alternatives, addressing seafood’s environmental impact and taste limitations.

How: Utilizing innovative biomass fermentation, Pacifico cultivates mycelium and microorganisms to craft nutritious seafood substitutes.

  • Platform: Their fermentation process yields a highly nutritious biomass, offering a sustainable solution to traditional seafood production.

  • Target: Targeting eco-conscious consumers..

  • Resolving: Pacifico approaches the lack of appealing and sustainable seafood alternatives in the market.

  Company Info

  • Industry: Biotechnology, Food Processing, Product Research

  • Business Model: B2B, Food Processing

  • HQ: Berlin, Germany

  • Founding Year: 2021

  • Employee Count: 1-10

  • Investors: Exceptional Ventures, Simon Capital, FoodLabs, Sprout & About Ventures

  • Funding Amount: $3.3 Million

  Traction

  •   Recognized at EIT FOOD Summit

  •   Winner in the Net-Zero Food System Mission category

  •   $3.3M pre-seed funding secured

  Competition Advantages

  • Unique fermentation approach

  • Focus on whole-muscle seafood alternatives

  • Strategic partnerships for R&D

  Founders

  • Washington Logroño, Co-founder & CSO (Biotechnology background)

  • Zac Austin, Co-founder & CEO (Background in Strategy Consulting)

  Job Opportunities & Contact

  • Hiring Status: Active

  • Contact Information:

    • https://www.pacificobiolabs.com/

    • [email protected]

    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacifico-biolabs/

  Why Invest by George

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Ooh-ooh-ahh-ahh, Pacifico Biolabs makes yummy sea-bananas with the power of mushroom roots! Yum-yum!

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- George Capuchinski -

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