Investment Climate Podcast: Daniel MacGowan von Holstein of Kynda, How to Get Funded in 2025

In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Daniel MacGowan von Holstein, co-founder of Kynda, a company focused on turning agricultural by-products into mycoprotein for the food and pet-food industry. They discuss Kynda's journey from producing alternative meats to providing bioreactors for major food companies, and how removing regulatory risk and forming corporate partnerships helped them secure a €3 million funding round. Dan shares insights on scaling a deep-tech B2B startup, securing recurring revenue, and pitching effectively to investors, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in food tech, alternative protein, or the circular economy.

Alex's top findings from the episode include the importance of reducing risks to attract investors, the value of real-world corporate partnerships for investor validation, and the necessity of solving financial problems in addition to sustainability issues for B2B success. Kynda's approach of positioning their solution as cost-effective and scalable, while also emphasizing better taste and prices, helped them gain traction in the industry. The podcast episode can be found on Apple Podcasts or through the full podcast series on their website.