Kynda

Kynda is a German B2B biotech company specialising in upcycling agri-food by-products into high-protein and fiber-rich mycelium ingredients using its proprietary bioreactor technology. With its fermentation facility in Jelmstorf, Germany, Kynda is poised to scale production to 30,000L this year before establishing a decentralised fermentation network through partnerships with agri-food companies.

Notable investors in Kynda include VC firms such as FoodLabs, Sustainable Food Ventures, and Shio Capital, along with prominent angel investors Christoph Behn (Kartenmacherei), Anne and Stefan Lemcke (Ankerkraut), Andreas Kupke (finanzcheck.de), Dr. Stephen Weich (Flaschenpost) (all members of the angel club ‘better ventures’), and Gorillas founders Ugur Samut and Kağan Sümer, and former HSV footballer Dennis Aogo.

Kynda is launching a new era of sustainable culinary alternatives, offering the first mycelium-products that are truly sustainable and zero-waste, emitting 700% less green-house gas emissions than pea protein. Kynda’s production uses by-products of the food industry and is based on a highly efficient process, with 48 hours of fermentation time compared to an average of 7-10 days for existing best practices.

This innovative, allergen-free and low-fat raw material replaces highly processed, costly, plant protein-based texturates, and is free from regulatory constraints. The result is a low-cost, high-performance ingredient suitable for the second generation of vegan and hybrid food. With a protein content of 37% in dry matter, encompassing all nine essential amino acids, and rich in high-quality fiber and vitamins, Kynda's mycelium ingredients stand as a compelling substitute for meat and plant-based options, delivering both nutrition and taste.

Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, has emerged as a transformative force across various industries due to its versatility, sustainability, and nutritional benefits. Leveraging its proprietary technology, Kynda helps its customers to harness the power of mycelium to craft a range of innovative products that are not only environmentally friendly but also nutritious and delicious.