South Korean foodtech company SOYFT BIOME has secured funding from MYSC via its ExtraMile Lycon Fund to scale its plant-based cream and sauce lines into B2B foodservice channels and expand into new markets such as cosmetics and medical nutrition. The company works with byproducts from soy fermentation to convert waste streams into functional protein ingredients, with its AquaProtein ingredient being key to replicating the taste and texture of dairy in plant-based applications.

SOYFT BIOME already has consumer-facing brands like KETOYOU and JA:YU on the market, with plans to enhance its cream and sauce formulations and supply to café and bakery operators. Selected for the 2026 EMA AGRIFOOD program, the company is looking to expand internationally and into new industries beyond food, positioning itself as a technology platform for sustainable food solutions. CEO Seoyeon Yoon expressed excitement about bringing healthy plant-based alternatives to more consumers and business customers through this investment.