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Producing sustainable, plant-free iron through precision fermentation.

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Nélida Leiva Eriksson

Founder at Ironic

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Employees 6–20
Headquarters Sweden
Ironic Biotech creates patented, sustainable, non-animal heme-iron proteins through precision fermentation. Its tasteless, highly absorbable iron can be taken as a supplement or added to food, targeting groups most at risk of deficiency, including women, children, vegetarians, and those with chronic digestive conditions. The product addresses common symptoms of iron deficiency such as fatigue, cognitive decline, weakened immune response, and low productivity.

Notable Achievements

  • Secured $2M+ in funding, nearly one-third from equity-free sources.
  • Recognised by Royal Swedish Acad. Eng. Sciences’ 100 List and the EU’s STEP Seal.
  • In vitro study showed up to 65x better iron absorption than leading supplements.

Currently Operating in 51 Regions

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