Ironic Biotech
EMEA
Lund
,
Sweden
Startup
FOUNDED
2020
HEADCOUNT
2-20
FUNDING
Pre-seed
Keywords:
precision_fermentation, food_protein, nutraceuticals
BUSINESS
Uses precision fermentation to produce non-animal heme iron proteins for bioavailable iron supplements. Founded in 2020 in Lund, Sweden. The company develops patented plant-derived heme iron protein compounds produced via precision fermentation for use as food ingredients and supplements. Ironic Biotech raised approximately €1 million in pre-seed funding in 2024
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core industrial biotechnology; uses genetic engineering and fermentation to produce sustainable iron compounds for food and nutrition.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
precision fermentation; genetic engineering; protein engineering
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Heme iron proteins and supplements