About PROJECT EADEN
PROJECT EADEN is a Berlin-based FoodTech/ClimateT startup that uses proprietary fiber-spinning technology inspired by the textile industry to develop ultra-realistic plant-based whole-cut meat alternatives (e.g., steak, ham). The company develops and licenses technologies for sustainable food production, targeting mainstream consumers seeking high-quality, guilt-free meat substitutes. It raised a total of €27 million and is preparing for European retail launch under its "LEKKA" product brand.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$28.1M
Last stage
Series A
Investors
Founders
Jan Wilmking
Former senior VP at Zalando (post-McKinsey/Harvard). Co-founded Project Eaden in 2022.
LinkedIn
Dr. David Schmelzeisen
Materials scientist and textile engineer with a PhD from RWTH Aachen University. Leads R&D at Project Eaden.
LinkedInHubertus Bessau
Co-founder of mymuesli; joined Project Eaden as co-founder in early 2022 bringing entrepreneurial and brand-building expertise.
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.