Sophie's Bionutrients is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable, plant-based protein production derived from microalgae. Utilizing proprietary strains of microalgae cultivated in bioreactors, the company produces high-quality protein efficiently and sustainably.
Located: USA
Seeking: USD 10 million
The fast-growing alternative protein market—driven by whey, soy, pea, and other plant-based options—faces key challenges: high resource use, incomplete amino acid profiles, and off-putting sensory qualities. The food industry is urgently seeking a sustainable, scalable protein that overcomes these issues.
Sophie’s Bionutrients (SBN) is poised to disrupt the $30B alternative protein market with the first scalable, sustainable microalgae protein. Organic, neutral-tasting, and complete, it meets industrial production needs while using 4x less water and 40x less land than plant-based proteins. Patented process using standard equipment enables low-cost, high-volume output, with additional upside in nutraceutical and pharma markets through customizable designer proteins.
Proprietary strain of microalgae that can be grown in fermentation tanks, fed on various food waste, and harvested in just three days. This microalgae contains 60% protein with a high-quality essential amino acid profile.
The Holy Grail for food manufacturers, a complete protein powder ingredient that is color / flavor / odor neutral, making it easily adoptable across all food categories
A pure protein flour that is high in protein and can be used in ANY food applications.
Positioned to lead three fast-growing markets in protein additives, biofertilizers, and nutraceuticals. Its ingredient brand strategy targets the premium top 20%, where its superior product commands strong pricing. By outsourcing production, packaging, and warehousing, SBN minimizes costs and risk while maximizing margins.
Three core revenue streams: 1) Biomass (protein fillers, biofertilizers), 2) Proteins (food and animal feed additives), and 3) Licensing (pharma and complex markets). These streams target high-growth markets in North America, Europe, and APAC.
Decades of hands on experience and belief in the product, the companies Co-founder invented this process in response to his daughter Sophie’s severe food allergies.
Backgrounds in global business operations, technology entrepreneurship, national security, biotechnology, nutrition science, and food innovation. Their experience ranges from 15 to 35 years, and their specialties span commercialization, manufacturing, research and development, and corporate development.
