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Alternative Protein Funding Plummets Amid Gender Disparities

2/11/2025

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In 2024, alternative protein funding dropped by 27%, mirroring a 38% decline in climate tech investments.
Women founders secured just 0.4% of US climate tech funding, underscoring gender disparities in venture capital.
Europe dominated food tech funding, attracting 58% of global investments, while Asia experienced significant declines.
Fermentation proteins gained traction, with funding increasing by 43%, unlike the declining plant-based and cultivated meat sectors.

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Story summary

In 2024, alternative protein funding dropped by 27%, mirroring a 38% decline in climate tech investments.
Women founders secured just 0.4% of US climate tech funding, underscoring gender disparities in venture capital.
Europe dominated food tech funding, attracting 58% of global investments, while Asia experienced significant declines.
Fermentation proteins gained traction, with funding increasing by 43%, unlike the declining plant-based and cultivated meat sectors.