Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor, Mubadala Investment Company, has announced a significant investment in L-Nutra, a US-based nutrition technology company renowned for its research into longevity and healthy again. The funding is earmarked to accelerate L-Nutra’s global expansion and further develop its innovative product pipeline.
While the exact financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, this strategic investment highlights Mubadala’s growing focus on the global health-tech and wellness sectors.
Strategic Investment in Health Tech
Mubadala’s investment in L-Nutra aligns with its strategy of backing innovative companies that are poised to disrupt major global industries. The health and wellness market, particularly the segment focused on longevity and preventative health, represents a significant growth opportunity.
This move diversifies Mubadala’s portfolio and positions the UAE fund at the forefront of the nutrition science revolution, leveraging L-Nutra’s proprietary technology and extensive clinical research.
Fueling Global Expansion
L-Nutra plans to utilize the new capital to scale its operations internationally, with a potential focus on markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The funding will support marketing efforts, supply chain enhancement, and the expansion of its commercial footprint.
The company is the creator of ProLon, the first and only 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) program designed to provide the benefits of fasting while still allowing for food consumption. The infusion of capital is expected to make this and other future products more accessible to a global consumer base.
The Science of Longevity
L-Nutra was founded based on decades of research from the laboratory of Dr. Valter Longo at the University of Southern California (USC). The company’s core technology, the Fasting Mimicking Diet, is a plant-based nutrition program scientifically engineered to promote cellular rejuvenation and healthy aging.
The company’s commitment to rigorous scientific validation and clinical trials has set it apart in the crowded wellness industry, attracting partners and investors like Mubadala who prioritize evidence-based innovation.
About L-Nutra
L-Nutra is a leading nutrition technology company focused on advancing the science of healthy aging and longevity. Through its patented Fasting Mimicking Diet technology, the company develops innovative nutrition programs that support metabolic health and cellular rejuvenation. Its flagship product, ProLon, is a 5-day meal program that aims to provide the benefits of a prolonged fast without requiring a complete water-only fast.
Source: EntArabi
