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Rumin8 develops a feed supplement that reduces methane emissions in livestock.

Backed by

Breakthrough Energy VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures
Harvest Road GroupHarvest Road Group

Raised 12M SEED on January 26, 2023

About

Rumin8 is a Perth-based climate technology company that develops patent-protected feed supplements—stabilized bioactive compounds—for feedlot and pasture use to reduce livestock methane emissions and scale manufacturing.

Mission

Rumin8 is a climate technology company based in Perth, Australia that develops feed supplements to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Led by CEO David Messina, the company leverages patent-protected technology and proprietary expertise in synthesizing and stabilizing otherwise volatile bioactive compounds found in nature. Its supplements are formulated for both feed lot and pasture applications. Rumin8 completed a Phase 2 Seed round raising US$12 million, bringing funds from both seed rounds to approximately A$25 million. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate commercialization in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and the USA, support product brand development, and develop a pilot manufacturing plant. The Phase 2 Seed round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from Harvest Road Group.

Quick Facts

Founded

2021

Funding

SEED

Industry

AgTech, Animal Feed, GreenTech

Team Size

11-50

Headquarters

Perth, Western Australia, Australia