Perfat Technologies, a food deep-tech startup, raises €2.5m to address the global problem of unhealthy fats 

 Perfat Technologies, a food deep-tech company pioneering healthy and functional fat alternatives and a member of EIT Food Rising Food Stars, has raised €2.5m in Series A financing to scale production, grow its team, and launch innovative healthy lipid-based solutions, to address the problem of harmful saturated and tropical fats without compromising taste or texture. The round was co-led by Newtree Impact and Beyond Impact, with continued participation from Nordic Science Investments, University of Helsinki Funds, and Big Idea Ventures reaffirming their long-term commitment to the company’s mission and growth.

Fats make up 20-35% of the average daily diet, with saturated fats – linked to health risks such as cardiovascular diseases – typically accounting for more than WHO’s recommended limit. As demand for healthier and more sustainable ingredients rises, Perfat’s solution fills a critical gap for food manufacturers, enabling healthier formulations while maintaining functionality, flavor, and texture.

At the company’s core is a proprietary oleogel technology that transforms liquid vegetable oils into solid fats with the same functionality as saturated fats. By applying material physics principles to food science, Perfat has developed the world’s first fiber-reinforced gelled vegetable oil, offering a breakthrough alternative to traditional fats like butter, palm oil, and coconut oil. This innovation enables manufacturers to replace unhealthy fats across a wide range of food applications without compromising taste or performance.

“This financing marks a major milestone in our journey. We aim to grow rapidly, transform the food industry, and create a healthier future for millions of consumers worldwide. For us, substituting traditional solid fats is not just about innovation, it’s about caring for people’s health, helping manufacturers adopt sustainable solutions, and reshaping the way the world thinks about fats.” said Jyrki Lee-Korhonen, CEO of Perfat Technologies.

“Our mission is to back food revolutions that blend strong science with real market impact. Palm oil remains one of the most pressing challenges for both human health and sustainability. Perfat stands out with a functional fat that is healthier (80% less fat, up to 30% fewer calories, added fibers) and adaptable to customer needs. This breakthrough technology fits squarely within our portfolio expertise, paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future of food.” said Benoît de Bruyn, Founding Partner at Newtree Impact.

“As investors in ingredient platforms across human and pet nutrition, we are highly impressed by Perfat’s ability to produce tailor-made solid functional fats. Their platform offers a kinder, cleaner, and healthier alternative to dairy and other animal-derived fats—holding the potential to redefine the role of functional fats in our diets.” said  Sagar Tandon, Partner at Beyond Impact.

Marion Bazille, Investor relations and European portfolio director at Big Idea Ventures said: “At Big Idea Ventures, we know how difficult it is to replicate the versatility of fats. Perfat has achieved this with a breakthrough technology delivering healthier fats that combine functionality, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Their product is market-ready today, with no additional regulatory hurdles, positioning the company to scale rapidly. We have strong conviction in the team’s ability to commercialize this innovation globally and set a new standard for the future of food ingredients.”

By entering the fast-growing market for sustainable and functional food ingredients, which is projected to reach $129 billion in 2025, Perfat is positioning itself as a next-generation alternative to conventional fats, aligning consumer health, environmental sustainability, and food industry innovation.

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