Deep Branch

Deep Branch is a sustainable food technology company that produces protein ingredients using a proprietary gas fermentation process that utilizes carbon dioxide and hydrogen as inputs, eliminating the need for traditional sugar-based feedstocks. The company technology employs specialized microbes that convert CO2 and hydrogen into single-cell protein, creating a sustainable alternative to animal and plant-based proteins for animal feed applications. This process reduces the environmental impact of protein production by capturing carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted and avoiding the land, water, and resource requirements of conventional agriculture. The resulting protein ingredient is nutritionally equivalent to conventional protein sources and can be used in animal feed for aquaculture, poultry, and livestock. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Deep Branch has raised approximately $9.6 million in Series A funding from investors including Novo Holdings, TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures, DSM, and Barclays.