1、Confidential 1The Rise of FungiDebbie Yaver,Ph.D.Chief Science Officer EmeritusNatures FyndOctober 23,2025ConfidentialConfidential 2Confidential 3Examples of products:Confidential 4In-market and at industrial scaleRegulatory approved,incl.GRASExtremophile from Yellowstone National ParkThe nutritiona
2、l fungi protein from YellowstoneFilamentous fungi proteinConfidential 5Fy is the proprietary ingredient of The Fynder Group and already commercial Fy powers B2C finished goods of Natures Fynd,a Fynder Group brand promoting nutritional density in alt meat+dairyFy enables sustainable materials and alt
3、ernative leathers for Hydefy,selling into fashion,shoes+apparel,and automotiveFy is now being commercialized for B2B speciality ingredientopportunities,after development for Fynder Group captive brandsConfidential 6FiberFat30%6%30%fiber90%insolubleIncl.beta glucans,chitin,mannanLikely prebiotic6-8%f
4、atPrimarily polyunsaturated fatsWith Omega 3s from alpha linolenic acidProtein60%60%proteinAll essential amino acidsPDCAAS 1.0Fy is a macro-ingredient with strong nutritional fortificationConfidential 7Fy has a wide array of unique propertiesNutritionally Dense60%protein,30%fiber,6%fatUnique Functio
5、nalityAdvantageous LabelingAll essential amino acidsPDCAAS 1.0Neutral,white colorDispersible&thickeningEmulsifying propertiesHeat&acid stableAllergen freeVegan and sustainableConfidential 8Why fungi?SustainabilityScalabilityCan utilize waste-streams for productionFungal biomass,fruiting bodies or ov
6、erproduction of a single compound(protein,fat,small molecule,.)High secretion capacityNaturally produce bioactivecompoundsComposition-protein,fiberStructure-fibrous,strengthCan be colorless&neutral in tasteOther functionalitiesHyphae in SuspensionHyphal MicrostructureConfidential 9Why so many differ