Plantible $21.5M Funding Round Reflects Investor Confidence In Plant-Based Protein Market
Executive Summary
Business developed as vertically integrated agricultural platform to produce Rubi Protein from Lemna, commonly known as duckweed. Rubi allows supplement and food firms to match the taste and texture of animal-based products with more sustainable plant-based ingredients.
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