Copenhagen-based SUMM Components, previously often called Nutrumami, has secured €1.7 million in contemporary funding because it rebrands and strengthens its management crew. The corporate is getting ready to launch its first multifunctional ingredient, “FermiPro”, later this yr.
The spherical was backed by EIFO and BoxOne, becoming a member of present traders Kost Capital and Planetary Affect Ventures. The funding will speed up manufacturing and assist the business rollout of FermiPro, anticipated to launch with clients in autumn 2025.
“Our mission is to pioneer a brand new ingredient class – multifunctional, fermented proteins – that ship style, texture, and diet in a single resolution. This provides meals producers a wiser approach to create clean-label, plant-centric meals which can be more healthy, extra flavourful, and much less complicated to formulate,” mentioned Frederik Jensen, Chief Government Officer and Founding father of SUMM Components.
FermiPro is a fermented multifunctional protein designed to provide meals producers a brand new toolkit for creating plant-based and hybrid merchandise. It delivers advanced umami flavour and kokumi (mouthfulness) typically related to meat-based dishes, naturally builds texture and mouthfeel with out components, and improves dietary high quality with protein, minerals, and B-vitamins. By combining these features, FermiPro reduces the necessity for flavourings, starches, gums, and E-numbers whereas enabling larger use of legumes.
Axel Bjørum, Inexperienced Transition at EIFO, commented: “Summ Components is a robust instance of how Danish foodtech can set new worldwide requirements. With a extremely succesful crew and a know-how addressing the actual demand for more healthy and extra pure meals, they align intently with EIFO’s technique to again firms that may drive development whereas contributing to a extra sustainable future.”
The corporate is already showcasing product purposes in a number of classes. These embody FermiPro Cultured ProMix for plant-based cheese, reaching double-digit protein and 30% much less fats with out modified starches; FermiPro Bouillon Creamer for prepared meals; FermiPro Saucier for creamy, dairy-free sauces; FermiPro Texture+ for hybrid and plant-based meats; and FermiPro Plant Booster seasonings, which allow as much as 30% salt discount whereas sustaining sturdy flavour.
Alongside the rebrand, SUMM Components has strengthened its management crew with the appointment of Kasper Bus as Chief Business Officer. Bus brings worldwide expertise from senior roles at AAK, IMCD, Barry Callebaut, and Kohlberg.
“With Kasper on board, we achieve a robust business driver who can bridge our know-how with market wants. It’s a necessary step in bringing our substances to clients globally,” added Jensen.
