# Jellatech > > Founded in 2020, the USCO-based startup is developing bio-identical animal proteins beginning with collagen. In 2022, the company said it had successfully produced collagen identical to its conventional animal-based counterpart using proprietary cell lines. This collagen could in theory be used in pharmaceuticals and food as well as cosmetics and dermatology. > Founded in 2020, the -based startup is developing bio-identical beginning with . In 2022, the company said it had successfully produced collagen identical to its conventional animal-based counterpart using proprietary cell lines. This collagen could in theory be used in pharmaceuticals and as well as cosmetics and dermatology. ## News - 2023-08-22 - [Brief: Jellatech lands \$3.5m to produce collagen without having to ‘mine the animal’](https://agfundernews.com/jellatech-lands-3-5m-in-new-funds-to-commercialize-animal-free-collagen-for-food-pharma)