FÆRM

What FÆRM does

FÆRM is a Copenhagen-based, early-stage food technology company founded in 2020. The company operates with a small team (1–10 employees) and is privately held. Its specific product, technology stack, and target customers are not disclosed in the available data; the only categorical descriptor is 'food technology company,' which places it within the broader Nordic food-science and alt-protein/ingredient innovation landscape without confirming a particular technical approach (e.g., fermentation, novel ingredients, process technology).

The company has raised approximately $1.96M across two funding rounds, both led by BioInnovation Institute (BII) — the Novo Nordisk Foundation-backed Danish life-sciences incubator. It first participated in BII's Venture Lab program (March 2023, ~$533K) and progressed to BII's Venture House program (March 2024, ~$1.42M). This staged progression through a recognized incubator is the most concrete signal of operational maturity and external validation available, and it implies access to lab infrastructure, mentorship, and ecosystem partners typical of BII portfolio companies.

The business model, revenue mechanics, pricing, go-to-market, customer segments, and product offerings are not disclosed in the input. Leadership information is limited to one named individual, Michael Pilegaard (Head of Department / legal counsel). Operating geographies, partnerships, awards, and any commercial traction are likewise not specified. As a result, the company's commercial direction, scaling plan, and differentiation cannot be substantiated beyond its incubator affiliation and Danish life-sciences cluster location.

Name

FÆRM

Website

https://xn--frm-yla.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FÆRM is a Copenhagen-based, early-stage food technology company founded in 2020. Backed by BioInnovation Institute, it operates with a small team and is building within the Danish life-sciences innovation cluster. Specific products and customers are undisclosed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Technology

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKALAE

Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Meat Processing (Beef, Pork, Poultry)

Keywords

• Food technology
• Biotech innovation
• Alternative protein
• Fermentation technology
• Sustainable food

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Core offering

FÆRM is a food technology company developing technology-based solutions in the food sector. The company operates out of Copenhagen, Denmark, and has secured venture-stage backing from BioInnovation Institute programs to develop its food technology offering. Specific product details, target applications, and customer segments are not disclosed in the available source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Perfect Day: US precision fermentation leader producing animal-free whey protein using microflora. Direct category peer in fermentation-derived food proteins, with broader commercial traction.
• Remilk: Israeli precision fermentation company producing animal-free milk proteins. Closely aligned technology approach and target end-market (alternative dairy ingredients).
• Geltor: US fermentation company producing animal-free functional proteins (collagen, elastin) for food and personal care. Same core technology (microbial precision fermentation) and B2B ingredient business model.
• The EVERY Company: US fermentation company producing animal-free egg proteins (ovalbumin) via precision fermentation. Strong category overlap as a fermentation-based functional protein producer.
• Motif FoodWorks: US food-tech company developing fermentation-based and biomimetic ingredients for alternative protein applications. Direct overlap in ingredient development via fermentation.
• Climax Foods: US-based company developing plant-based and fermentation-derived cheese alternatives. Overlaps with FÆRM if it is pursuing fermentation-based dairy/meat ingredients.
• Formo: Berlin-based precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins (cheese, casein, whey). Closely comparable to FÆRM in likely technology approach (microbial fermentation for food protein) and stage profile (early commercialization).

Regional players

• Solar Foods: Finnish food-tech company producing protein from CO2 and hydrogen via a fermentation-like gas fermentation process. Strong regional (Nordic) comparability and adjacent technology approach.

Broad incumbents

• Beyond Meat: Established US plant-based meat company with broad retail presence. Comparable as an adjacent alternative protein player, though uses plant extraction rather than fermentation.
• Impossible Foods: Large, established US alt-meat company using bioengineered yeast/heme. Broad incumbent in alternative protein space with overlapping food-tech positioning, though not exclusively fermentation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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