Last updated 2026-07-23
- Raised Series A led by Lesaffre, Sep 2023
- Raised Seed round, Nov 2020
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2023-09
Stage
Seed
Founded
2020
Headcount
9
HQ
Ashdod, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
Yeap is an Israeli startup that produces protein from upcycled yeast, aiming to provide a sustainable, nutritious, and cost-effective alternative to animal and other plant-based proteins. Their process converts yeast from industrial waste streams into a functional concentrated protein (70%+ protein) and a second product rich in fibers, including beta-glucans. Yeap's protein has a neutral flavor, high protein digestibility, and can be used in various food categories, including dairy alternatives, condiments, protein bars, baked goods, and meat analogs. The company's vision is to replace soy in the meat analogue market.
Funding history · 2 rounds · — total
2023-09
A Round
Undisclosed
★ Lesaffre★ AgFunder
2020-11
Seed
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 4 (2022-03) to 8 (2026-03) · +4 (+100%) · 7 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Yeap's primary business?
- Yeap produces sustainable and upcycled yeast-based functional protein made of spent yeast from downstream industrial processing, primarily for the meat analogue industry.
- When was Yeap founded?
- Yeap was founded in September 2020.
- What is Yeap's current funding stage?
- Yeap is currently in the Seed funding stage.
- Which investors participated in Yeap's September 2023 funding round?
- In September 2023, Lesaffre participated in Yeap's funding round.
- Which investor participated in Yeap's September 2020 funding round?
- In September 2020, The Kitchen FoodTech Hub participated in Yeap's funding round.
- What is Yeap's primary sector classification?
- Yeap's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- Where is Yeap's headquarters located?
- Yeap's headquarters is located in Ashdod, South District, Israel.
Team · 3
Jonathan Goshen
Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
Didier Toubia
Founder · Co-founder & Chairman
Dominik Grabinski
Founder · Co-founder & Consultant
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechFood & Land UseSustainable ProteinsAgriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechNovel Food & Ingredients
Technologies
BiologicalsCells
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodLivestockBeef
Business model
B2B
Highlights
Climate TechVerified
Tags
sustainable-proteinsclimate-techmicrobiologyfood-and-beveragefood-ingredientsnovel-ingredientsalternative-proteinfood-industryfoodtech
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | yeap-proteins.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/71527291 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2020-9 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 9 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 141 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | yeap-proteins.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516248085 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2020-09-02 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — people (2), other (2) |
| Registered address | הנמל 32 חיפה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-03-31 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-05-11 | שינוי בתקנון |
| 2025-12-04 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |