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Rumin8 is a technology company.
Rumin8 is an agricultural climate technology company that develops cost-effective feed additives designed to reduce methane emissions from livestock. The company’s core technology identifies and reproduces naturally occurring bioactive compounds that inhibit methanogens in ruminant digestive systems, aiming to significantly decrease the environmental impact of cattle farming. Their approach focuses on creating stable formulations that can be easily integrated into existing agricultural practices.
The company was founded in 2021 by David Messina, Matt Callahan, Stewart Washer, and Cameron Scadding. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, the founders identified the pressing need for scalable solutions to address agricultural methane, a potent greenhouse gas, recognizing an opportunity to leverage scientific advancements to create practical and effective feed supplements.
Rumin8's product is aimed at livestock producers globally who seek to mitigate their environmental footprint. The company's overarching mission is to decarbonize 100 million cattle by 2030, striving for a substantial reduction in the livestock industry's contribution to climate change through accessible and efficient solutions.
Rumin8 has raised $17.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Rumin8 has raised $17.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Rumin8 is an agriculture-focused climate tech company developing feed additives that reduce methane emissions from livestock, particularly cattle, by up to 95%.[1][2][4] It serves beef and dairy producers worldwide, addressing the significant greenhouse gas contribution from ruminant digestion—which accounts for 3.7% of global emissions—while boosting animal productivity like weight gain and milk production.[2][3][4] Founded in 2021 and based in West Perth, Australia, Rumin8 has raised $18.38M and achieved regulatory approvals in Brazil and New Zealand, signaling strong growth momentum toward commercializing scalable formulations for diverse production systems.[1][3]
The company's proprietary technology synthesizes and stabilizes tribromomethane (TBM), a natural compound from seaweed, using pharmaceutical-grade processes for cost-effective, consistent delivery via feed or water.[1][2][3] With a mission to decarbonize 100 million cattle by 2030—equating to 200 million metric tonnes of annual emissions reduction—Rumin8 positions itself at the intersection of agtech and climate solutions, backed by top climate tech VCs and independent research partners.[2][4]
Rumin8 was founded in 2021 in West Perth, Australia, emerging from the need to tackle livestock methane emissions, a major climate challenge given ruminants' role in 3.7% of global greenhouse gases.[1][4] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company quickly advanced its patented technology by productizing naturally occurring anti-methane compounds from plants like seaweed into stable dietary supplements.[1][2][4]
Early traction included positive trial results showing up to 86% methane reduction and 8.4-12.5% higher weight gains in cattle, validated by independent researchers in Australia, the US, and Brazil.[3] Pivotal moments feature regulatory wins: provisional approval in New Zealand (late July, prior to 2025) and full approval in Brazil, enabling commercialization pathways, alongside recognition as one of MIT Technology Review's 15 Climate Tech companies to watch.[3]
Rumin8 rides the agtech-climate tech wave, targeting livestock methane—a scalable lever for net-zero goals amid rising demand for sustainable animal proteins.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with global pressures: regulations like EU deforestation rules and Brazil's export standards favor low-emission beef, while population growth sustains meat needs without yield sacrifices.[3]
Market forces include surging climate VC investment in methane abatement (vs. harder-to-solve sectors) and proven trial data differentiating it from competitors like ArkeaBio (vaccines) or Number 8 Bio (additives).[1] Rumin8 influences the ecosystem by partnering with research orgs, accelerating adoption in high-emission regions like Brazil/Australia, and proving dual economic-environmental benefits that could normalize methane-reducing feeds globally.[2][3]
Rumin8 is poised for rapid scaling post-regulatory gateways, with Brazil commercialization unlocking massive beef markets and a pipeline of formulations targeting 100 million cattle by 2030.[2][3] Trends like carbon pricing, corporate net-zero pledges (e.g., from exporters), and agtech M&A will propel growth, potentially expanding to sheep/dairy globally.
Its influence may evolve from innovator to category leader, driving industry standards for emission cuts while boosting farm ROI—exemplifying how precision agtech turns climate challenges into opportunities, much like its opening mission to secure a climate-optimal food system.[2][4]
Rumin8 has raised $17.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Seed in January 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | $12M Seed | Breakthrough Energy Ventures | AiiM Partners, Andrew Forrest | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $5M Seed | — | 500 Falcons, FasterCapital, Hambro Perks, LAM Research Capital, Prelude Ventures, Basmah Alsinaidi | Announced |
Rumin8 has raised $17.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Rumin8's investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, AIIM Partners, Andrew Forrest, 500 Falcons, FasterCapital, Hambro Perks, Lam Research Capital, Prelude Ventures, Basmah Alsinaidi.