Participated · Series A · Dec 2024

Gavan Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Caesarea, Israel, develops functional plant‑based ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Fatrix, is a patented plant protein–based fat analogue formulated from protein isolate, vegetable oil, and water into a high‑performance gel that can replace butter one‑for‑one. Fatrix is low in saturated fat, contains zero trans fats, does not require novel foods regulatory approval, and is positioned to improve product Nutri‑score while enabling cleaner labels by removing undesired emulsifiers and thickeners. The company says the technology produces smooth, stable, flavorless emulsions that withstand high heat and physical processing and perform across bakery items (brioche, croissants) and dairy analogs (whipping creams, cream cheeses, puddings). Gavan emphasizes sustainability and a zero‑waste platform compatible with a range of plant oils and legumes to deliver tailored solutions. Following a prior $2.5M seed round, Gavan raised $8M in an A round to finance European commercialization and build a pilot production facility slated to begin operations in April 2025.