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
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.
Read on Food Dive »
May 19, 2023
San Leandro startup Air Protein triples funding, partners with crop giant ADM
Air Protein and ADM are deepening their relationship as the San Leandro climate tech and alt-protein startup works toward launching its first consumer product.
Read on Bay Area Inno »
May 18, 2023
Brief: ADM teams up with Air Protein to help scale novel food production platform
ADM has entered a strategic development agreement with Air Protein to help scale its fermentation-based food production platform.
Read on AFN »
November 15, 2022
The company making steaks out of thin air | CNN
Lisa Dyson is fighting climate change by making Air Meat, an alternative protein produced via fermentation and using elements from the air.
Read on CNN »
June 21, 2022
Pulling Steaks From Thin Air
Meat made from recycled carbon dioxide is on its way. But is it tasty?
Read on NEO.LIFE »
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...
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