2022年7月6日

植物性乳制品制造商Eclipse Foods最近证实，已经完成了4000万美元以上的B轮融资。该投资由Sozo Ventures领投，其他参与者包括pioneer Ventures、KBW Ventures、Initialized Capital和Gaingels等。这笔最新的现金注入使这家植物性乳制品制造商迄今为止的总融资超过6000万美元。之前的支持者包括Reddit创始人、连续植物投资者亚历克西斯·奥哈尼安和Y Combinator。为篡夺动物性乳制品的Eclipse提供资金的4000多万美元将用于支持零售和食品服务分销的增长。增加品牌营销也在计划之中。它的成立使命是为奶牛衍生乳制品提供可持续、人道和健康的替代品。Eclipse声称它可以使用所有植物性成分复制任何传统乳制品。到目前为止，该公司专注于冰淇淋。“到2050年，我们要养活100亿人，我们认识到全球饮食必须改变。” A statement from Aylon Steinhart, co-founder and CEO of Eclipse Foods, reads. “Consumers want more than just a dairy alternative like almond milk—they want a true replacement.” He added: “Our plant-based dairy platform uses micelles (the microscopic magic of milk) to create the replacement products that consumers have been craving. And our growth over the last three years is a testament to that.” Since its inception in 2019, Eclipse purports to have grown its retail presence by 2100 percent. Confirmed stockists include major grocery chains such as Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, and Vons. Investors see the potential of plant-based dairy “The number one reason consumers avoid plant-based dairy is taste,” says Bob Roe, vice president of narrative development at lead investor Sozo Ventures. “As self-proclaimed ice cream lovers, our team at Sozo Ventures recognized that Eclipse’s ice cream is in a league of its own after just one bite.” He added: “ 70% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant and with the alternative protein space projected to grow to $1.4 trillion by 2050 , Eclipse is positioned to completely transform the dairy industry with its proprietary plant-based dairy platform.” From Unilever announcing the expansion of its range last year to UK brand Jude’s turning 50 percent plant-based, the vegan ice cream sector is growing. An increase in dairy alternatives comes as the animal-based sector has come under increasing consumer scrutiny. Thanks to documentaries such as Milked , people are more aware of the conditions and procedures endured by dairy cattle and are looking for cruelty-free options. Millions around the world trust Plant Based News for content about navigating our changing planet & our role in it. Our independent team of journalistsand experts are committed to making an impact through a wide range of content—andyou can help by supporting our work today.