Better Pulse
Sustainable Plant-Based Protein Solutions
Startup Seed Agriculture & Food Technologies Est. 2023
Total Raised
$650K
Seed
Last Round
$400K
2 rounds
Team
2
1-10 employees
Confidence
90/100
News
3
articles
About
Better Pulse is redefining the future of plant-based protein with a novel ingredient derived from the black-eyed pea. Our protein is half the price of soy protein, offering a significant cost advantage to manufacturers. At the same time, it delivers better functionality—such as improved solubility, emulsification, and heat stability—and a superior taste profile. With a high nutritional value, improved digestibility, and balanced amino acids, our protein elevates product performance and mouthfeel, helping to close the gap between plant-based and animal-based ingredients. Our source crop, the black-eyed pea, is exceptionally resilient—drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing, and naturally adapted to marginal soils. This allows us to deliver a solution that supports climate-resilient agriculture and ensures supply chain stability. Better Pulse stands alone in the market by delivering superior functional benefits compared to other plant-based proteins, all while maintaining the lowest cost—at just half the price of soy protein. This unique combination empowers food producers to create high-quality, affordable products without compromise.
Classification
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechNovel Food & IngredientsClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable Farming
Core Technology
Biologicals
Target Customer
Food Retail & ConsumptionHomeWholesaleRestaurantsCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsHealthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesConsumersAgriculture & Food
Business Model
B2BB2C
Tags
food-ingredientsagricultureagtechbiotechnologyalternative-proteinplant-proteinclimate-tech
Funding & Events
Jul 2024
Undisclosed Round $250K
Aug 2024
Non-equity $400K
Israel Innovation Authority (Lead)
News (3)
Sep 5, 2024 · nocamels.com
growth-positive
Resilient And Nutritious New Plant-Based Milk Aims To Make A Splash  
Jun 10, 2024 · www.foodnavigator.com
growth-positive
Milk made from black-eyed peas? New alt dairy overshadows competitors on protein
Product StageCustomers
Sep 11, 2023 · www.jpost.com
growth-positive
Could black-eyed peas be the solution to the food supply crisis?
CustomersPartnersExpand
Details
Product Stage
R&D
Employees
1-10
Exact Count
2
Founded
2023
Registrar
516826625
Locations
Birkat Am St 54, Givat Hen, 43905, Israel
Links
Website
LinkedIn
Admin
Last Update
Aug 12, 2025
Verified by
Ortal Wein
Claimed
Yes
Missing
markets, not claimed
Team (2)
Alon Karpol
Alon Karpol
Internal
Created by
Alon Karpol (alon@better-pulse.com)
Created
2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Ortal Wein (ortalw@sncentral.org)