Kokomodo grows real cacao in a lab, no trees required
The Seed-stage food-biotech company is one of 21 startups selected for ScaleUp House's inaugural cohort.
Kokomodo is one of the companies selected for the inaugural ScaleUp House cohort, joining the year-round program as it enters its next stage of international growth. The company develops lab-grown cacao using food biotechnology in controlled environments, with a focus on expanding its presence in global markets and building the foundations for its next phase of growth.
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- Name: Kokomodo
- Industry: Pharma / BioTech
- Current Stage: Seed
- Founder Name: Tal Govrin
- Year Founded: 2024
- Number of Employees: 10
Company Description
Kokomodo produces real cacao without the need to grow trees, using food biotechnology in controlled environments. Rich in bioactives that support antioxidant activity and healthy aging, Kokomodo cacao delivers consistent, sustainable, and safe functionality for food, beverage, and supplement applications, without the need for land, pesticides, or volatile supply chains. Kokomodo aims to make cacao sustainable and available anywhere, year-round.
