Fermtech

Sustainable Cocoa Alternative Unlocked by Fermentation

Fermtech is an Oxford-based biotech company pioneering a cocoa alternative with up to 98% lower carbon emissions than conventional cocoa, and requiring no agricultural land to produce. Its sustainable, proprietary Koji Cocoa™ product is a true-tasting, clean-label cocoa ingredient derived from cocoa shells, delivering up to 33% cost savings for end products. By unlocking greater functional yield from crops that have already been grown, Fermtech helps manufacturers reduce supply chain risk, lower environmental impact and strengthen food system resilience.

Why we invested

The global chocolate industry is under growing pressure as climate change and widespread crop disease have lead to a 30% decline in cocoa yield, resulting in cocoa price volatility. Fermtech offers a cost-effective solution, allowing manufacturers in a $27 billion+ global market to maintain flavour, colour, and texture while adopting a more sustainable approach to food production.

Founded
2022
Location
Oxford, England
Sector
Biotech