The91API was founded at the intersection of biotechnology and food science with a singular mission: make complete, sustainable, bioavailable protein accessible at industrial scale through fermentation.
Global protein demand will grow 70% by 2050. Conventional agriculture cannot scale to meet that demand without catastrophic environmental consequences. We're building the alternative.
Through precision fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, The91API produces complete protein that is nutritionally equivalent to animal sources — but produced with a fraction of the land, water, and carbon footprint.
"Fermentation is not new. Using it to feed billions sustainably — that's the new frontier."
Sustainability Impact
2019
Founded with a single thesis: Saccharomyces cerevisiae can become the world's most efficient protein factory. R&D commenced with 200+ strain screenings.
2020
Proprietary strain family selected and IP-protected. Fermentation parameters dialled in for consistent 60%+ protein concentration.
2021
Scaled to 2,000-litre pilot batches. Third-party COA validated 64% crude protein with all 9 EAAs. PDCAAS confirmed at 0.92.
2022
First supply agreements signed. Moved to GMP-certified production facility. Collaboration with Lesaffre for advanced fermentation R&D.
2023–Now
Operating at 50,000-litre scale. Supply partnerships across India, UAE, and UK. Expanding into clinical nutrition and pet food applications.
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder & CTO
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Head of Operations