Formo, founded in Berlin in 2019, makes animal-free cheese using Koji Protein made by fermentation. It raised a $61 million Series B in September 2024, taking its total funding to about $115 million.
At a glance
| Price from | Not public |
| Best for | Shoppers in Europe looking for animal-free cheese |
From Formo's own website.
What stands out
- Retailer backing from REWE
- Products already on shelves
Worth knowing
- Limited availability outside Europe
- Competes with established plant-based cheese brands
How it ranks
Formo is ranked 6th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 90.5).
#6 in Best Alternative Protein Startups · Lister Score 90.5
REWE Group, one of Europe's largest retailers, invested in Formo's Series B..
| Rank | Best Alternative Protein Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impossible Foods | 96.8 |
| 2 | Perfect Day | 95.6 |
| 3 | The EVERY Company | 94.3 |
| 4 | Upside Foods | 93.1 |
| 5 | Wildtype | 91.8 |
| 6 | Formo | 90.5 |
| 7 | Mission Barns | 89.2 |
| 8 | Vow | 87.9 |
| 9 | Planted | 86.5 |
| 10 | Onego Bio | 85.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Formo rank on Lister?
Formo is ranked 6th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 90.5).
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