Biokraft Foods raises Rs 2 Cr in pre-seed round from GVFL

Biokraft Foods, a next-generation food-tech startup has raised Rs 2 crore in pre-seed funding led by GVFL, one of India’s pioneering venture capital firms.

The startup will use the funds to boost R&D, speed up product development, and get ready for regulatory approvals ahead of commercialization.

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Kamalnayan Tibrewal, Founder & CEO of Biokraft Foods, said, “Our mission is to leverage biotechnology to craft sustainable food solutions by addressing issues such as climate impact, animal welfare concerns, and inefficiencies of conventional meat production. In the next three to five years, our goal is to make cultivated meat affordable and accessible starting with India and expanding to APAC region. GVFL’s backing is a strong validation of our science, strategy, and vision, and with its support, we are one step closer to bringing real, ethical meat to consumers.”

“Biokraft Foods is at the forefront of a paradigm shift in the protein ecosystem. Their science-led approach to cultivated meat aligns with GVFL’s focus on backing disruptive technologies with societal impact. We are thrilled to support Biokraft’s vision of ethical and affordable food solutions, " said, Mihir Joshi, Managing Director of GVFL.

About Biokraft Foods

Founded in 2023 by Kamalnayan Tibrewal, Biokraft Foods is working to change how meat is made and eaten by creating India’s first sustainable, slaughter free cultivated meat using advanced 3D bioprinting. 
It promises the same taste and feel as regular meat, making it a big step in the alt-protein space.

Backed by incubators like iCREATE, SPTBI and ICT-NICE, the startup uses a hybrid model that blends cultivated meat with safe ingredients to make it more affordable, scalable, and closer in texture to traditional meat. 

With over 400 successful consumer trials, Biokraft aims to be the first to bring cultivated meat to market in India.

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