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Meisterpilze Story (part 3) - 2026 Going all in
Big Step - New production space This year, we decided to take the next big step. We invested almost all of our savings and moved into a new space in the city—a beautiful place with real potential to grow. There is a lot to build, install, and optimize. The first months will be intense and demanding. But growth requires commitment. Right now, our absolute priority is simple:Produce our first mushrooms successfully in the new space and stabilize operations. Step by step Our new

Luis Veloso
Feb 222 min read


The Meisterpilze Story (part 2)
From Research Lab to Urban Mushroom Farm As i wrote in part 1 , we had to adapt to survive:We decided to channel everything we had learned about fungal biology and cultivation into something tangible, sustainable, and close to people’s daily lives: A small urban mushroom farm in the heart of Erlangen. Today, 22nd February 2026 we: Grow local gourmet mushrooms Develop mycelium-based products Offer easy-to-use grow kits so anyone can grow mushrooms at home Reinvest almost every

Luis Veloso
Feb 221 min read


The Meisterpilze Story (Part 1)
Jonas and Luis -Our workspace 06.2024-02.2026 From a Love of Nature to a Mission for Sustainability In June 2024, Meisterpilze was officially founded. But the roots of our story reach much deeper—into childhood memories, scientific curiosity, and a shared belief that food production can (and must) be more sustainable. Two Paths, One Vision Luis grew up in Portugal, surrounded by fields, animals, and plants. Nature was not an abstract concept—it was daily life. Early on, he be

Luis Veloso
Feb 221 min read
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