Using microbes to convert elements of air into a sustainable protein product
Notable Achievements
- Raised $32M from Google Ventures, ADM and Barclays
- Made the world's first air-based meat
- Commercializing the most sustainable protein production process using carbon negative fermentation
Currently Operating in One Region
Press Mentions

January 7, 2021
Air Protein raises $32M to develop a meat alternative out of thin air
The company, built around 1960s-era NASA research into turning carbon dioxide into something edible, received funds from ADM Ventures, Barclays and GV.

June 21, 2022
Pulling Steaks From Thin Air
Meat made from recycled carbon dioxide is on its way. But is it tasty?

May 19, 2022
E152 - Daniel Epstein on Repurposing Capitalism, Intuition and Meaningful Entrepreneurship // Alchemists Of The Future - all that we are (fka the future is beautiful)
“All businesses solve problems. We think those that solve more meaningful and impactful problems will be valued more by the market over time, and that’s what will lead to the shift.” Daniel Epstein...

April 21, 2022
Unreasonable exceeds tough diversity goal, annual report reveals — Just Entrepreneurs
Unreasonable Group has revealed it has hit its ambitious 50% diversity target in just one year.

March 2, 2022
How Air Protein is making the journey from concept to product
The startup that makes carbon dioxide into a meat analog has been turning science and the need for more sustainability into something co-founder and CEO Lisa Dyson says can feed the world.

November 24, 2021
Purpose At Work: How Unreasonable Collaborates With Barclay’s To Give Businesses An “Unreasonable” Advantage
Since 2016, Barclays banking group has partnered with growth-stage business support service Unreasonable Group (UG) to create and expand Unreasonable Impact (UI) — a social- and...
Work at Air Protein
Posted July 9, 2022
SVP / VP Engineering, Operations & Technology Development
San Leandro, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted July 7, 2022
VP Business Development & Strategic Planning - Food Industry
Pleasanton, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted June 25, 2022
Strain Engineer / Scientist
California, USA/San Leandro, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted June 25, 2022
Research Associate - Strain Engineering
California, USA/San Leandro, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted June 8, 2022
Sr Scientist / Assoc Dir - Protein Biochem (Food Ingredients)
Pleasanton, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted June 7, 2022
Scientist - Protein Biochemistry (Food Ingredients)
Pleasanton, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted June 7, 2022
Research Associate - Protein Biochemistry (Food Ingredients)
Pleasanton, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted May 24, 2022
Research Associate II - Food Analytical Chemistry
San Leandro, CA, USA
View Listing »Posted May 24, 2022
Research Associate I - Food Analytical Chemistry
Pleasanton, CA, USA
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