Cocuus
Food tech company using 3D bioprinting and robotics to produce industrial-scale plant-based and hybrid protein products
- CEO / Founder
- Miguel Arbeloa
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $8.8M
- Latest Round
- Pre-Series A
- Key Investors
- Big Idea Ventures, Cargill Ventures, Eatable Adventures, Tech Transfer UPV, Spain FoodTech
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cocuus offers industrial solutions for the production of plant-based and cell-based animal protein analogues (mimetic food) using 2D/3D laser printing, bioprinting, and robotics. Their technology enables the large-scale production of products like cutlets, bacon, lamb ribs, and salmon at a rate of 8 kilograms per minute. They have also launched a new multilayer system for fat marbling and textural variety in alternative protein products.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 2D/3D laser printing and bioprinting technology enabling realistic meat texture replication at scale
Differentiation
Value Proposition
First company to produce 3D printed plant-based proteins at industrial scale for retail distribution
How They Differentiate
Industrial-scale production capability, actual retail distribution, partnership with Cargill
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Supermarkets, food retailers, food service companies, consumers
Industry Verticals
Food Technology, Alternative Proteins, Retail, Food Service
Competitors
Revo Foods, Zuustento, Novameat
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1,000 tonnes production target 2024, products in 400 Carrefour stores in Spain
Major Milestones
Founded 2017, Cargill partnership (2022), Pre-Series A €2.5M, Products in Carrefour stores (Oct 2023), Industrial facility opened (2024)
Notable Customers
Foody's (ENHOL Group)