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Investments & Acquisitions

Switzerland’s catchfree Raises CHF 1.2M to Scale Production of Innovative Plant-Based Seafood

Swiss food tech startup catchfree has raised CHF 1.2 million (€1.3 million) in a seed funding round led by FortyOne Group and Stiftung Startfeld. The round also saw participation from industry and private investors, along with various business angels. Founded last year, catchfree develops innovative plant-based seafood alternatives made from ingredients such as rice, soy protein, and algae. The startup’s product portfolio currently includes shrimp, fish burgers, and fish bites. Catchfree will use the new capital investment to scale its production capacity and launch products in Switzerland early this summer. “Today’s environmentally conscious consumers want to enjoy healthier food – for themselves and for the planet,” said Severin Eder, co-founder of catchfree. “That’s exactly what catchfree offers: an alternative that is just as indulgent and …

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Algae, Microalgae & Seaweed

Switzerland’s Catchfree Develops Shrimp Alternative Made From Microalgae and Plant Proteins

Catchfree is a food tech startup that has emerged from the Swiss Technical Institute of Technology (ETH). The company is developing sustainable, nutrient-rich plant-based seafood, starting with a microalgae-based shrimp alternative. Made using a proprietary process, the plant-based shrimp combines microalgae with other plant proteins to replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of conventional shrimp. The product has been made possible by the increasing availability of non-pigmented microalgae, which provides a rich source of protein and fatty acids without undesirable colours or flavours. Paprika is used to give the plant-based shrimp an authentic colour without the need for artificial additives. Catchfree was founded by food scientists Eduard Müller and Severin Eder to address overfishing and the environmental issues associated with aquaculture. “We’re focusing on …

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