Key Takeaways
- Volta Greentech secured 18 MSEK (approximately €1.7M) in funding led by Axel Johnson Group to prepare for the European market launch of its methane-reducing feed additive.
- The Swedish biotechnology company has now raised more than 100 MSEK (approximately €9.5M) in total funding since its founding in 2019.
- The company’s next-generation feed additive Lome® is designed to significantly reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock by suppressing methane-producing microbes in the rumen.
- Volta Greentech is currently finalizing its regulatory application for the EU to enable a broad market launch of Lome across Europe.
- Axel Johnson, one of Sweden’s largest family-owned industrial groups, has been supporting Volta Greentech since 2022 and led this latest funding round through its investment vehicle Novax.
Volta Greentech Secures Strategic Investment for Market Launch
Swedish biotechnology company Volta Greentech announced on March 24, 2026, that it has raised 18 MSEK (approximately €1.7M) in a new funding round led by Axel Johnson Group. The investment will support the upcoming market launch of the company’s next-generation methane-reducing feed additive, Lome®, designed for ruminant livestock.
With this latest funding round, Volta Greentech has now raised more than 100 MSEK (approximately €9.5M) since its founding in 2019. The new capital will support continued research and development as well as the commercial rollout of Lome across European markets.
Lome® Technology and Development
Lome represents a significant evolution in Volta Greentech’s approach to methane reduction. The company has transitioned from large-scale algae cultivation to replicating the specific methane-reducing properties of algae, creating a more precise and reliable product. This shift enables a more resource-efficient and scalable production process compared to the challenges of scaling algae cultivation.
The feed additive works by gently suppressing methane-producing microbes in the rumen, reducing emissions at their source while preserving valuable feed energy. Research indicates that Lome can improve feed utilization efficiency, potentially leading to enhanced productivity and weight gain for livestock.
Volta Greentech’s Partnership with Axel Johnson Group
Axel Johnson, one of Sweden’s largest family-owned industrial groups with strong presence in the food sector, has supported Volta Greentech since 2022. The investment was made through Axel Johnson’s investment vehicle Novax.
“With Axel Johnson as lead investor in this funding round, we strengthen both our financial foundation and our industrial partnerships as we prepare to bring Lome to market,” said Fredrik Åkerman, CEO of Volta Greentech. “This investment allows us to accelerate the transition from scientific development to real-world impact, enabling farmers with great tools to battle global warming.”
“Methane emissions from livestock are one of the most significant and challenging issues facing the food system today,” said Carl Dalerstedt at Axel Johnson’s investment vehicle Novax. “Volta Greentech combines strong scientific capabilities with a clear understanding of business, and we see great potential in their ability to translate research into scalable solutions.”
