Funding Round attributes
BeeTechnology is a Chilean startup founded in 2016 that develops biotechnological solutions based on antimicrobial peptides, with applications in both animal health and food preservation. Its focus is on replacing antibiotics and chemical sanitizers in agri-food processes through bioactive ingredients derived from safe microorganisms. In June 2025, the company was one of the four startups selected by the Raíces program, promoted by the Spanish firm Eatable Adventures, and received an investment of US$107,000 to accelerate its growth and strengthen its presence in the Latin American and European agri-food market.
The financing will enable BeeTechnology to expand its production capacity, optimize its pilot plant, and invest in equipment to facilitate larger-scale operations. Part of the capital will also be used for commercial expansion initiatives, such as preparing to enter regulated markets and participating in international trade fairs. The company also plans to use these resources to consolidate its research and development area and to continue improving its technologies for controlling pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, both in animal and vegetable matrices.
Eatable Adventures' participation as an investor represents an important strategic endorsement. Through the Roots program, the accelerator not only provides capital but also specialized mentoring, connections with agri-food industry networks, and access to possible future co-investment rounds. The objective of the program is to promote agri-food startups with global impact potential, especially in markets such as Latin America and Europe. For BeeTechnology, this link reinforces its positioning in the foodtech ecosystem and allows it to project itself beyond the local Chilean market.
BeeTechnology's approach combines applied biotechnology with a sustainable production model. Its main tool is a cocktail of antimicrobial peptides obtained through fermentation processes, which makes it possible to attack pathogens without leaving chemical residues. This solution can be integrated both in the livestock chain and in the post-harvest treatment of fresh foods. The company is committed to a B2B model, offering its functional ingredients to food processors, distributors, or agro-industrial producers seeking natural alternatives to ensure the safety and shelf life of their products.
“The experience we have acquired over the years in the Foodtech sector gives us a complete and accurate view of the ecosystem, which has allowed us to select and invest in the startups with the greatest development potential and that fit the needs of the sector,” commented José Luis Cabañero, founder and CEO of Eatable Adventures. “Incorporating technology and innovation is essential to increase production, optimize resources, and reduce the environmental footprint of the food system.”
The support of Eatable Adventures allows BeeTechnology to move towards international validation of its technology and establish new partnerships in the sector. The funding received, although modest in amount, is part of a technical and strategic support that enhances medium-term growth. In a global context that demands sustainable solutions in food and livestock health, the institutional and financial support received represents an important step toward strengthening its technological offer and expanding its impact on the regional agrifood market.
