MeliBio is an American food tech company that replaces the use of honeybees with microorganisms as a medium for honey production. The company was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller.
MeliBio is based in Oakland, California.
History
MeliBio was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller in
Berkeley, California
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. The company uses plant science and
precision fermentation to create a product molecularly identical to honey without the need for bees.
In March 2022, MeliBio raised $5.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Astanor Ventures.
In March 2023, MeliBio launched Mellody, its plant-based honey product.
MeliBio was affected by the
collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, with up to 90% of the company's assets reportedly held at the bank.
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Food and drink companies established in 2020
2020 establishments in California