Finland-based Enifer, which uses leftover materials that would go to waste from the food and pulp industry to create its novel PEKILO® mycoprotein product, has raised a total of €36m in new funding. The round includes a €15m Series B round led by Taaleri Bioindustry, a €7m loan from the Finnish Climate Fund, a €2m loan from Finnvera and a €12m grant from Business Finland.
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May 23, 2024
Enifer raises €36m to make enough novel mycoprotein to feed 40,000 people
The company is set to upscale to a new factory, where it can produce up to 3k tons of protein product
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