Overview
Hermes Sanctorum is an engineer and PhD who also served as a Member of Parliament and senator in Belgium before founding Paleo. He co-founded the company in October 2020 alongside Andy de Jong. Paleo raised EUR 12 million in a Series A round in 2023.
The company focuses on myoglobin, a key protein responsible for the sensory experience of meat and fish, and produces it without GMOs using precision fermentation. As of recent updates, Paleo has refocused on R&D as the company navigates slower regulatory approvals and reduced investor appetite for high-risk biotech.
Career history
In the news
- An interview with Anay Mridul from Green Queen on Paleo, myoglobin and what comes next for alternative proteins: https://lnkd.in/eyQDjkKY. An excerpt: “We therefore believe myoglobin can be a game-changer for the category and help manufacturers develop products capable of bringing consumers back.” And on the need to rethink how we approach the market: “The alternative protein market has changed significantly, and I don’t believe simply repeating the strategies of the past will be enough. We need to find more creative ways. We are
- It’s been a while since I posted here. We’ve been working below the radar on securing additional funding for Paleo — and I’m happy to share that we succeeded. Our priorities are clear: advance our regulatory submissions and deepen strategic collaborations with commercial partners. The alternative protein sector has been going through a difficult period for several years. Yet we remain convinced about Paleo’s future. Why? Because our product is strong. Very strong. Over the past two years, we have reduced production costs by a factor
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