Lasso

Lasso is a Boston-based food technology company that has developed revolutionary fiber-spinning technology called Lasso SpinTech. The company transforms simple ingredients into healthier, delicious food products without adding artificial additives or junk ingredients. Founded at Harvard University, Lasso's patented technology uses centrifugal force operating at 10,000 RPM to create texture from protein and fiber, enabling the production of clean-label, protein-rich foods across multiple categories. The company emerged from the success of Tender Food, their plant-based meat brand that demonstrated the commercial viability of their SpinTech platform. Lasso serves the consumer packaged goods industry by providing a better way to make food products that are healthier for humans and more sustainable for the planet. Their breakthrough processing system can be applied to various food categories including meat alternatives, snacks, pet food, and other processed foods. The company has secured $6.5 million in seed funding led by Rhapsody Venture Partners, with participation from CVP, Safar Partners, Noreaster, and Lower Carbon Capital. Lasso's technology addresses the growing demand for clean-label foods by eliminating the need for artificial texturizers, binders, and other synthetic ingredients commonly used in food processing. The company's approach represents a significant advancement in food manufacturing, offering food companies a platform technology that can improve nutritional profiles while maintaining taste and texture. Their SpinTech system creates fibrous structures that mimic natural food textures, making it particularly valuable for plant-based protein products and other alternative food categories. Lasso continues to expand beyond their initial Tender Food brand, licensing their technology platform to other food manufacturers and developing new product categories that leverage their proprietary spinning technology.