The funding will provide a further boost to the execution of the company’s mission to improve people’s wellness by replacing saturated fats with healthier gelled vegetable oils
Helsinki, Finland, September 10, 2025 — Perfat Technologies, a food deep-tech company pioneering healthy and functional fat alternatives and a member of EIT Food Rising Food Stars, has raised €2.5m in Series A financing to scale production, grow its team, and launch innovative healthy lipid-based solutions, to address the problem of harmful saturated and tropical fats without compromising taste or texture. The round was co-led by Newtree Impact and Beyond Impact, with continued participation from Nordic Science Investments, University of Helsinki Funds, and Big Idea Ventures reaffirming their long-term commitment to the company’s mission and growth.
Fats make up 20-35% of the average daily diet, with saturated fats – linked to health risks such as cardiovascular diseases – typically accounting for more than WHO’s recommended limit. As demand for healthier and more sustainable ingredients rises, Perfat’s solution fills a critical gap for food manufacturers, enabling healthier formulations while maintaining functionality, flavor, and texture.
At the company’s core is a proprietary oleogel technology that transforms liquid vegetable oils into solid fats with the same functionality as saturated fats. By applying material physics principles to food science, Perfat has developed the world’s first fiber-reinforced gelled vegetable oil, offering a breakthrough alternative to traditional fats like butter, palm oil, and coconut oil. This innovation enables manufacturers to replace unhealthy fats across a wide range of food applications without compromising taste or performance.
“This financing marks a major milestone in our journey. We aim to grow rapidly, transform the food industry, and create a healthier future for millions of consumers worldwide. For us, substituting traditional solid fats is not just about innovation, it’s about caring for people’s health, helping manufacturers adopt sustainable solutions, and reshaping the way the world thinks about fats.” said Jyrki Lee-Korhonen, CEO of Perfat Technologies.
“Our mission is to back food revolutions that blend strong science with real market impact. Palm oil remains one of the most pressing challenges for both human health and sustainability. Perfat stands out with a functional fat that is healthier (80% less fat, up to 30% fewer calories, added fibers) and adaptable to customer needs. This breakthrough technology fits squarely within our portfolio expertise, paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future of food.” Said Benoît de Bruyn, Founding Partner at Newtree Impact.
“As investors in ingredient platforms across human and pet nutrition, we are highly impressed by Perfat’s ability to produce tailor-made solid functional fats. Their platform offers a kinder, cleaner, and healthier alternative to dairy and other animal-derived fats – holding the potential to redefine the role of functional fats in our diets.” Said Sagar Tandon, Partner at Beyond Impact.
Marion Bazille, Investor relations and European portfolio director at Big Idea Ventures
“At Big Idea Ventures, we know how difficult it is to replicate the versatility of fats. Perfat has
achieved this with a breakthrough technology delivering healthier fats that combine functionality,
sustainability, and cost efficiency. Their product is market-ready today, with no additional
regulatory hurdles, positioning the company to scale rapidly. We have strong conviction in the
team’s ability to commercialize this innovation globally and set a new standard for the future of
food ingredients.”
About the Investors
Nordic Science Investments bridges the funding gap for early-stage science-driven startups, helping university research teams turn inventions into commercial success.
Newtree Impact is a Brussels-based, mission-driven, evergreen listed holding company investing in breakthrough technologies to radically transform the global food system. The holding combines scientific precision with deep sector expertise and a high-impact network of industry leaders and next-gen innovators.
Beyond Impact is the advisor to a climate Article 9 venture capital fund based in Luxembourg. The fund invests in humane, decarbonising, and regenerative B2B solutions across advanced nutrition, ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and materials.
Big Idea Ventures is a leading global investor in food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science, supporting sustainable innovation through capital, partnerships, and university collaboration.
The University of Helsinki is the leading endowment investing in Finnish science-based startups. It manages more than 30 venture investments through its internal VC fund in University of Helsinki Funds.
