Functional Proteins
Capital-light manufacturing by design
Functional Proteins
Capital-light manufacturing by design
Functional Proteins
Capital-light manufacturing by design
We transform sugar and water into functional proteins, no animals needed in the process.
We transform sugar and water into functional proteins, no animals needed in the process.
We transform sugar and water into functional proteins, no animals needed in the process.
Our
Platform
Our
Platform
Our
Platform
Design the biological starting point.
Asterix combines computational analysis with in-house DNA library design to explore multiple genetic configurations for each target protein.
Design the biological starting point.
Asterix combines computational analysis with in-house DNA library design to explore multiple genetic configurations for each target protein.
STARTING WITH LACTOFERRIN
Low blood iron?Lactoferrin can help
Low blood iron?Lactoferrin can help
Low blood iron?Lactoferrin can help
Lactoferrin helps the body absorb and regulate iron, while supporting immune function and gut health.
Lactoferrin helps the body absorb and regulate iron, while supporting immune function and gut health.
Early-life nutrition
A proven ingredient in infant nutrition worldwide.
A proven ingredient in infant nutrition worldwide.
Women & mothers
Studied for iron support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Studied for iron support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Broader access
A more economical path to a valuable protein.
A more economical path to a valuable protein.
Lactoferrin is our first proof point, a complex protein that demonstrates the potential of our platform. Our goal is to make high-value functional proteins accessible to everyone.
Lactoferrin is our first proof point, a complex protein that demonstrates the potential of our platform. Our goal is to make high-value functional proteins accessible to everyone.
Lactoferrin is our first proof point, a complex protein that demonstrates the potential of our platform. Our goal is to make high-value functional proteins accessible to everyone.
WHY ASTERIX
We make valuable proteins accessible
We make valuable proteins accessible
Manufacturing that follows demand
Manufacturing that follows demand
Modular, single-use production can reduce fixed infrastructure, upfront investment and the operational burden between runs.
Biology suited to difficult proteins
Biology suited to difficult proteins
Plant cells provide eukaryotic processing capabilities for complex functional protein targets.
BACKED BY
Supported by leaders in food technology and deep tech.
Supported by leaders in food technology and deep tech.
Supported by leaders in food technology and deep tech.
Actively Participating in the EIT Food Accelerator Network - The Paris Hub - 2026 Summer Batch
NEWS & RECOGNITION
Selected updates from Asterix
Selected updates from Asterix
Selected updates from Asterix
AgFunderNews
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth to unlock the second wave of animal-free proteins
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AgFunderNews
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth to unlock the second wave of animal-free proteins
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Business Wire
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth with $4.2M for bioactive proteins
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Business Wire
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth with $4.2M for bioactive proteins
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SOSV
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods raises $4.2M for its low-cost modular alternative to precision fermentation
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SOSV
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods raises $4.2M for its low-cost modular alternative to precision fermentation
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AgFunderNews
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth to unlock the second wave of animal-free proteins
Read article
Business Wire
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods emerges from stealth with $4.2M for bioactive proteins
Read article
SOSV
October 8, 2025
Asterix Foods raises $4.2M for its low-cost modular alternative to precision fermentation
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Have a Protein in mind?
Have a Protein in mind?
Tell us about your target protein, application or production challenge, and let’s explore how our platform can help bring it to market.
Tell us about your target protein, application or production challenge, and let’s explore how our platform can help bring it to market.
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