Thijs Bosch, the CEO of The Protein Brewery, discusses the company's recent €30M Series B funding round and strategic pivot towards active nutrition and healthy aging in an episode of the Investment Climate Podcast hosted by Alex Shandrovksy. Bosch highlights the importance of customer validation during due diligence, the challenges of taking over leadership mid-fundraising process, and the continued focus on sustainability in their fermentation-based protein production. The company aims to provide healthier and more sustainable fats for tastier and more nutritious foods, with a strong emphasis on minimizing environmental impact.

The podcast episode reveals insights into the funding process for alt protein startups in the evolving investment landscape of 2025. The Protein Brewery's successful fundraise, led by Invest-NL and BOM, showcases the importance of investor conviction, leadership agility, and sustainability in securing funding for innovative food tech companies. Bosch's experience offers valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of fundraising and strategic pivots in the alt protein industry, emphasizing the role of customer feedback and sustainability in attracting investors and driving growth.