Unique Phage-based Solution for, Food, Animal and Human UniFAHS Raises USD 1.4 Mn Seed Funding round led by A2D Ventures and supported by contributions from Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADB Ventures) and InnoSpace (Thailand), underscores the strong confidence in UniFAHS’s innovative approach and future potential.
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UniFAHS will use funding to grow and transform food production using environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches.
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“We are thrilled to lead and syndicate this strategic investment opportunity in UniFAHS, recognising the synergies between their groundbreaking technology and the founders’ scientific prowess. This investment underscores our confidence in Thai founders and Thailand-based startups’ potential to redefine and recreate industries, offering solutions that can be exported to global markets and achieve substantial growth quickly,” says Ankit Upadhyay, Founder and CEO of A2D Ventures.
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Co-founded by Dr Kitiya Vongkamjan, a distinguished Cornell University alumna and leading figure in phage research and food safety, and Chalita Wongpukdee, who brings expertise in agribusiness marketing and sales with extensive connections in agriculture, food, feed, and animal health, UniFAHS’s patented phage solutions are at the forefront of combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promoting climate-friendly agricultural practices.
Dr Vongkamjan shares, “Our vision at UniFAHS is to create a sustainable future for food production. This funding is a financial boost and a strong endorsement of our phage technology’s potential to revolutionise the agriculture and food safety sectors.”
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“UniFAHS’s innovative solutions represent a transformative opportunity in the agriculture and food sectors, significantly reducing our dependence on antibiotics. We believe UniFAHS has the potential to make a considerable impact on the climate in the region. We are enthusiastic about supporting UniFAHS’s expansion across Asia,” expressed Thitirat Sittakaradej, Investment Specialist at ADB Ventures.
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About UniFAHS
Founded in 2020, UniFAHS is a leader in Phage Biotechnology and Applications. UniFAHS’ ultimate goals are to reduce the incidence of AMR and promote food safety and sustainability by applying effective bacteriophage formulation to control bacterial contamination along the food supply chain to minimize the use of antibiotics or chemical treatments.
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UniFAHS‘ lab also works under One Health’s approach, in which UniFAHS worked under collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines, working locally, nationally and globally, to attain optimal health for people, animals and our environment.
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