Series A · Agritech & Foodtech · Espoo, Finland · Founded 2017 · 20–50 employees
Solar Foods produces Solein, a revolutionary protein made from air, water, and electricity using fermentation technology that completely decouples food production from agriculture. The company started commercial production at its Factory 01 facility in Finland in 2024, producing 160 tons annually, with plans to scale to 6,400 tons with Factory 02. Solar Foods has secured over €120 million in funding and grants, including significant IPCEI funding from the European Commission, and has achieved regulatory approvals in Singapore and self-GRAS status in the US. The company was awarded Phase 3 winner status in NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge and went public on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland in 2024.