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NovoNutrients

Transforming carbon dioxide emissions into alternative protein food and feed ingredients

David Tze

Co-Founder Emeritus at NovoNutrients

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Employees 6–20

Headquarters Emeryville, California, United States

By harnessing advanced biotechnology, NovoNutrients captures carbon emissions and uses hydrogen from clean energy sources to produce profitable, high-quality protein. A more affordable, nutritious, and sustainable source of protein compared to meat, fish, and plant-based proteins for food or feed use. A capital-light technology and business model based on licensing and supporting its innovative process and off-take agreements. Combats climate change and turns emissions into a valuable, in-demand product.

Energy & Environment and Food & Water

Notable Achievements

Partnership with Woodside, Australia's most valuable energy company
Protein quality better than beef, dramatically better than all plants
Low projected cost of manufacturing, tied to site cost of hydrogen

Currently Operating in Six Regions

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July 25, 2025

NovoNutrients abandons CO2-to-aquafeed dream

NovoNutrients has pivoted its focus from CO2-derived aquafeeds to sustainable protein alternatives, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the nutrition sector. This strategic shift positions...

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August 14, 2024

NovoNutrients modifies its microbes to convert CO2 into protein for people and pets

Novonutrients has developed a technology that modifies microbes to convert carbon dioxide into protein, which can be used for human and pet consumption. This innovative approach aims to address...

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July 18, 2024

NovoNutrients bags $18m in Series A to transform CO₂ into nutritional

NovoNutrients secures $18 million in Series A funding to revolutionize sustainable protein production by transforming CO2 into nutritional proteins. Woodside Energy leads the investment,...

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July 16, 2024

NovoNutrients Raises US$18 million Series A led by Woodside Energy and co-led by CM Venture Capital

NovoNutrients secures $18 million in Series A funding led by Woodside Energy. The investment will support their innovative approach to converting industrial carbon emissions into sustainable...

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July 9, 2024

Exclusive: NovoNutrients tweaks its bugs to turn CO2 into protein for people and pets

Novonutrients modifies bugs to convert CO2 into protein for humans and pets. The innovative process is gaining attention in various news outlets, highlighting the potential environmental and...

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