Dr. Max Jamilly, CEO and co-founder of Hoxton Farms, outlines his background in cell biology and venture capital and explains the journey to founding Hoxton Farms in 2020. Hoxton Farms specializes in producing cultivated fat for the B2B food industry, offering a scalable and nutritious alternative to traditional animal fats.
Dr. Jamilly provides insights into the company's successful fundraising efforts, having raised $35 million to date, and the strategic choice to build a production facility in Shoreditch, London. Discussing the company's mission to become the world's largest supplier of healthy fats, Dr. Jamilly explains the technical and market advantages Hoxton Farms possesses, including proprietary bioreactors and a focus on B2B sales.
Regulatory approval is currently in progress, with expectations to market their products by 2027. The interview also touches on industry challenges and opportunities, future growth prospects, and the broader impact of cultivated fats on the food industry.
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