Cie, a California-based venture studio, recently announced the closing of a $5 million seed funding round for its co-founded startup Longève Brands, which produces shelf-stable plant proteins. The capital will be used to accelerate the growth of Longève’s DTC platform, expand into retail and foodservice, and launch new products.
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Cie Enters Plant-Based Market with Shelf-Stable Pea Protein Products
US venture studio and innovation accelerator Cie has entered the plant-based market by launching Longève, a brand of shelf-stable pea protein products. The brand was developed in collaboration with Douglas Kanter, who has extensive experience in the industry.