Aerbio, a pioneer in fermentation technology, has initiated its pilot line to develop Proton™, a protein-rich ingredient that aims to revolutionize food and animal nutrition. By utilizing carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen in the fermentation process, Aerbio eliminates the need for fertile soil, offering a sustainable protein solution. The company is in the process of raising funds, targeting up to €50m in a Series A round to support its innovative approach. With a focus on scalability and sustainability, Aerbio collaborates with industry players like BioMar to address the growing demand for nutritious protein sources. The core management team, led by Kaspar Kristiansen, Rob Mansfield, and Peter Rowe, is driving the company's vision forward after the acquisition of Deep Branch Biotechnology. Their goal is to not only bring Proton™ to market but also explore the production of other valuable products. Recognizing the challenges in scaling aerobic gas fermentation processes, Aerbio aims to overcome efficiency and safety hurdles with expertise inherited from Deep Branch. The addition of industry veterans like Birgitte Skadhauge and Alexander Lacik to the Board of Directors further solidifies Aerbio's commitment to sustainability and innovation in protein production. Skadhauge emphasizes the importance of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and praises Aerbio's groundbreaking technology that diversifies carbon and energy sources for fermentation processes.