KULT FARM
Mushroom based fish & seafood alternatives
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Sustainability
- Food
- Manufacturing
- Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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Company mission
To change the way people consume without compromising on taste, texture, or price.
Our take
Vegan food has been rapidly evolving, with companies developing innovative alternatives to meat and seafood that aim to replicate the taste and texture of animal products. KULT FARM (previously Esencia Foods) is using mushroom mycelium and fermentation technology to create versatile plant-based protein products.
The company combines traditional solid-state fermentation with modern biotechnology to transform legumes and mycelium into a protein-rich food with a firm, fibrous texture and rich umami flavour. Its approach aims to offer a more resource-efficient alternative to conventional animal protein, while creating products that are versatile enough for professional kitchens.
KULT FARMS is now focused on bringing its technology to the food-service industry, In early 2026, the company launched its first product range for professional kitchens. Designed for restaurants, catering businesses and quick-service food outlets, the products are made from five ingredients and offer chefs a versatile protein base for a wide range of dishes. The company plans to target food manufacturers and the retail market from 2027, while continuing to develop its fermentation technology and built partnerships to scale production.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2024
$2.1m
GRANT
Sep 2022
$0.5m
SEED
Total funding: $2.6m
Leadership
Bruno Scocozza
(Co-Founder & CTO)Bruno received a PhD in Biophysics from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology before co-founding KULT FARM in 2022.
Hendrik Kaye
(Co-Founder & Managing Director)Prior to co-founding KULT FARM in 2022, Hendrik spent over 2 years at EMMA as a Consultant to the Management Board, a Senior Team Lead for Product Excellence and as the Head of Sleeptech Innovation.