Microharvest

MicroHarvest produces a functional protein ingredient from whole-cell microorganisms grown by natural fermentation. The biomass is heat-treated and dried into a high-protein ingredient, with specialty variants made by treating cells before drying. The company states its products are already used in pet food and aquafeed, with human food planned as regulatory pathways open.

The company sells protein ingredients to feed, pet food and food manufacturers, and its website lists these as its target markets. The website does not disclose revenue model details beyond selling ingredients. Its products are GMP+ certified according to the site.

The company is registered as MicroHarvest GmbH in Germany. Its website lists co-founders and team members with Portuguese and German job locations, including Lisbon, Leipzig, Leuna and Hamburg, and it names Astanor Ventures, Happiness Capital, Faber, FoodLabs and Simon Capital as investors. Open roles include process engineer positions in Leipzig and Leuna and bioprocess internships in Lisbon.

Product: Microbial protein ingredient made by fermentation, sold for pet food, aquafeed and food applications, plus specialty cell-based ingredients.