Oslo-based NoMy (Norwegian Mycelium AS) has announced a successful €1.25 million funding round to expand its sustainable mycoprotein production. The company, founded in 2020, utilizes fungal fermentation technology to transform food industry byproducts into high-value protein ingredients, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional protein sources. This innovative approach addresses growing concerns about sustainable food production and protein supply.
The funding round was led by Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Nitten), a significant player in the Japanese sugar industry and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Other investors include TD Veen, EIT Food, and Farvatn. This investment strengthens the existing partnership between NoMy and Nitten, furthering the commercialization of NoMy's technology using resources from beet sugar manufacturing.
The secured capital will be used to scale the deployment of NoMy's mycoprotein technologies. The company aims to diversify protein supplies and promote sustainability within the food and feed industries through partnerships across Japan, Norway, and Europe. NoMy's founders bring a unique blend of business and scientific expertise, positioning the company for significant growth in the burgeoning sustainable food sector.
NoMy's mycoprotein production offers a compelling solution to global food security challenges by utilizing waste streams and creating a sustainable, high-value protein source. The company's success in securing this funding round highlights the growing investor interest in innovative, environmentally conscious food technologies.
