Iuva labs
About Iuva Labs
Iuva is an emerging precision fermentation company developing high-value, animal-free dairy proteins. Using an advanced yeast-based fermentation platform, Iuva Labs produces proteins such as beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) and lactoferrin for food, beverage and nutrition companies. Its technology aims to offer a scalable alternative to conventional dairy-derived proteins, addressing growing demand for functional ingredients while reducing dependence on traditional dairy supply chains.
Funding Rounds: Raised Angel Round Via VG Angels
Sector
Biotech | Sustainable Protein
Website
www.iuvalife.com
Location
Mumbai
Stage
Early
Why we backed Iuva Labs
The global whey protein market is projected to grow from approximately US$9.8 billion in 2024 to US$22.9 billion by 2034, reflecting strong demand for high-performance protein ingredients. At the same time, specialised proteins such as beta-lactoglobulin and lactoferrin are gaining importance across sports nutrition, functional foods and beverages.
India, despite being the world’s largest milk producer, remains dependent on imports for several high-value dairy protein ingredients. We saw an opportunity in Iuva Labs’ differentiated precision fermentation technology, which enables the production of dairy-equivalent proteins without using milk or animals. Its secretion-based fermentation approach, focus on production efficiency and ability to extend the platform across multiple proteins stood out to us.
We believe Iuva Labs has the potential to contribute to India’s domestic production capabilities in high-value protein ingredients while addressing a growing global market for sustainable, next-generation food ingredients.
TEAM
The founding team combines expertise in biotechnology, molecular biology, protein expression and business building. The leadership brings together scientific research capabilities and practical experience in developing fermentation-based technologies, with a shared focus on building scalable solutions for the next generation of food and nutrition ingredients.