# The Leaf Protein Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-leaf-protein

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Australia
- Website: www.theleafprotein.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 9, 2024)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Founded in 2020 and based in Victoria, Australia, The Leaf Protein Co. operates as a food company that produces products like leaf protein. Fern Ho (CEO) and Connor Balfany (CSO) are the co-founders of the company. In June 2024, The Leaf Protein Co. raised AUD 0.85 million in pre-seed funding co-led by the University of Melbourne and Breakthrough Victoria, including Big Idea Ventures and LaunchVic. The company also has an office in the US.

The company provides plant-based protein with an essential amino acid profile. The firm offers its primary product, leaf protein, which is distinguished by its multifunctional properties, including binding functionality, gelling, emulsification, and stable foaming capacity. The Leaf Protein Co.’s plant-based protein options in the food and beverage industry cater to both health-conscious consumers and those seeking sustainable alternatives.

The organization plans to use the June 2024 funding to hire additional staff and start commercial production to meet customer demand.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 9, 2024, $0.9M — University of Melbourne, LaunchVic, Big Idea Ventures, Loyal Venture Fund Group, Evolution Trustees, Breakthrough Victoria, Garnett-Saunders Pty Limited

## Investors

- University of Melbourne — Seed
- LaunchVic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/launchvic) — Seed
- Big Idea Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/big-idea-ventures) — Seed
- Loyal Venture Fund Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/loyal-venture-fund-group) — Seed
- Evolution Trustees — Seed
- Breakthrough Victoria — Seed
- Garnett-Saunders Pty Limited — Seed