Top 50 Animal Production - Series A

Provides a sensor-based AI system for monitoring breeding processes in livestock. This technology improves reproductive efficiency and animal health by delivering real-time data and insights, enabling farmers to optimize breeding strategies and reduce costs.

Produces cultivated meat for pets using cells sourced from a single chicken egg, enabling sustainable and ethical meat production without harming animals. This approach addresses the environmental and ethical concerns of traditional meat sourcing while providing pets with nutritious and palatable food.

CellX produces cultivated meat products—including seafood, chicken, beef, and Wagyu—by growing animal muscle cells in a 2,000‑liter bioreactor using serum‑free media and scaffold engineering. The process reduces water and land use by up to 80 % and cuts carbon emissions up to 92 % versus conventional livestock, while delivering protein‑rich, hormone‑free meat at a target price below $100 per pound. Products are aimed at foodservice, retail and brand customers seeking sustainable protein.

Aviwell utilizes a hybrid AI-driven discovery platform to develop microbiota-based feed solutions that enhance animal growth and health. This approach addresses the need for sustainable and cost-effective methods to improve food security for the growing global population.

This startup produces climate-friendly dairy and beef products by incorporating seaweed as a feed additive to reduce methane emissions from cattle. By enhancing livestock diets, the company enables consumers to access sustainable meat and dairy options while promoting healthier natural ecosystems.

The startup develops an AI-driven platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to accurately determine the sex of chicks at hatcheries. This technology enables poultry producers to implement gender-specific feeding strategies, enhancing production efficiency and animal health.

Chickin provides a livestock monitoring system that employs IoT sensors and data analytics to optimize cage management and climate control for broiler chicken farmers. This technology enhances animal welfare and productivity by maintaining ideal living conditions and minimizing operational inefficiencies.

Nasekomo utilizes Black Soldier Flies to convert organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer, creating a circular economy that reduces reliance on traditional feed sources. This approach addresses the urgent need for sustainable protein production while minimizing environmental impact and preserving biodiversity.

Breedr is a cattle management platform that utilizes individual animal tracking and genetic performance data to enhance beef quality from conception to market. By connecting producers with real-time insights and preferential marketing opportunities, Breedr aims to increase profitability and sustainability in the livestock supply chain.

FarmInsect provides an automated insect breeding system for farmers, utilizing a modular setup that allows for the production of protein-rich larvae as animal feed for livestock such as chickens, pigs, and fish. This solution reduces feed costs and CO2 emissions by converting organic waste into high-quality protein, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

SCiFi Foods is developing cultivated beef using a synthetic biology platform that employs CRISPR technology for cellular agriculture. This approach aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional beef production, addressing environmental concerns and animal welfare issues.

The startup produces animal feed proteins and biological fertilizers through a bioconversion process that utilizes organic waste to cultivate black soldier fly larvae. This method addresses resource scarcity in agriculture by providing sustainable protein sources for aquaculture and livestock, while also generating carbon-neutral fertilizers.

Clever Carnivore utilizes cellular agriculture to produce cultivated pork products, eliminating the need for animal slaughter and significantly reducing land and water use by over 95%. This approach addresses food insecurity and environmental degradation by providing a sustainable, cruelty-free source of meat that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and contamination risks.

Roslin Technologies develops pluripotent animal stem cells for the cultivated meat industry, providing scalable cell lines that can differentiate into muscle and fat tissues. This technology addresses the growing global demand for sustainable protein by enabling the production of real meat without raising animals, thereby reducing environmental impact and improving animal welfare.

Omeat produces cultured meat by utilizing bovine cell plasma to grow real beef outside of the animal, ensuring a humane and sustainable production process. This method addresses the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional meat production while delivering a product that contains essential nutrients with reduced saturated fat and no GMOs, antibiotics, or hormones.

CH4 Global utilizes a feed supplement made from whole Asparagopsis seaweed to reduce enteric methane emissions from ruminant livestock by up to 90%, addressing a significant source of global methane emissions. This technology enhances feed efficiency and weight gain while producing lower-carbon animal products, contributing to substantial greenhouse gas reductions in agriculture.

The startup develops risk management software that provides livestock producers with yield insurance and coverage against foreign animal diseases. This solution mitigates financial losses from unpredictable livestock production risks, enabling producers to maintain stable operations and reduce their overall production risk.

SwineTech's PigFlow platform utilizes artificial intelligence and sensor-based technologies to enhance operational efficiency in swine management by providing real-time task management and performance oversight. This system addresses labor inefficiencies and communication barriers, resulting in improved pig care and increased production metrics, such as farrowing rates and reduced mortality.

This startup produces herbal powder feed additives that enhance animal health by promoting nutrient absorption and regulating immune function, effectively replacing antibiotics in livestock and poultry diets. Their products support ecological farm planning by improving gastrointestinal health, enabling farmers to maintain antibiotic-free breeding practices.

Ever After Foods utilizes a patented 3D cell expansion bioreactor platform to produce cultivated meat, significantly reducing resource consumption and production time compared to traditional livestock farming. By offering slaughter-free premium meats, the company addresses animal cruelty and environmental sustainability in the food industry.

SeaStock develops production and extraction techniques for compounds derived from Asparagopsis seaweed and algae, which can reduce cattle methane emissions by over 90% when added to feed. Their solutions aim to enhance growth rates in livestock while providing sustainable resources for agriculture, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.

FutureFeed utilizes Asparagopsis seaweed as a livestock feed ingredient to reduce enteric methane emissions from ruminants by over 80%, addressing the significant contribution of livestock agriculture to global greenhouse gas emissions. This solution enhances both the economic viability and environmental sustainability of beef and dairy farming.

Mission Barns produces cultivated meat by growing real pork fat from a small sample of pig tissue in a controlled environment, combined with plant proteins to create flavorful meat products. This method eliminates the need for animal slaughter, addressing the demand for sustainable and ethical meat alternatives while reducing the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming.

Arkea Bio develops a vaccine that reduces methane emissions from ruminant livestock by neutralizing methane-producing microbes in the rumen, thereby decreasing greenhouse gas output from the agricultural sector. This technology addresses the significant contribution of livestock methane emissions, which account for over 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents annually, by enabling more sustainable meat and dairy production.

This food biotech company employs cellular agriculture to produce sustainable animal cell-based food ingredients, eliminating the need for traditional livestock farming. This approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and land use, contributing to enhanced food security.

The startup operates AI-powered insect mini-farms that convert food waste and excess feedstock into biodiesel, high-protein animal feed, and frass. This approach addresses food waste and enhances livestock productivity while reducing carbon emissions, contributing to food security.

Orbillion Bio produces premium cultivated beef using a high-yield cell culture platform, aiming to achieve price parity with conventional beef while reducing capital expenditure needs by 40%. The company addresses the growing demand for sustainable meat in the $211 billion global ground beef market, providing a viable alternative to traditional animal agriculture.

Oceanloop utilizes recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to farm Pacific white shrimp and other seafood species in a sustainable, land-based environment, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. The company aims to meet the growing global demand for animal protein while setting new standards for shrimp quality in Europe.

Hoxton Farms cultivates animal fat through cellular agriculture techniques, providing a sustainable ingredient for the meat alternatives industry. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming by offering a more efficient and ethical source of fat for plant-based products.

BioSourcing utilizes a proprietary platform that employs CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and reproductive technologies to produce monoclonal antibodies in the milk of specially bred goats, significantly lowering production costs and carbon footprint. This approach addresses the global shortage and high costs of biopharmaceuticals, making essential treatments more accessible and sustainable for underserved populations.

FarmTrace provides a platform that integrates various on-farm systems to deliver real-time and historical data on animal health and nutrition. This enables farmers and veterinarians to make informed decisions that enhance animal well-being and optimize operational efficiency.

ZELP develops technology that measures and reduces methane emissions in the livestock industry, enhancing productivity and animal welfare through a proprietary monitoring system. The company addresses the significant environmental impact of livestock farming by providing farmers with actionable data to improve efficiency and health outcomes.

Provectus Algae utilizes proprietary bioreactors and Precision Photosynthesis® technology to cultivate seaweed and microalgae, producing bio-based livestock feed that reduces methane emissions by up to 95% in ruminant animals. This sustainable feed solution addresses the significant contribution of livestock methane to global greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring efficient, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes.

BinSentry provides IoT-enabled bin sensors that monitor feed inventory levels in real time, allowing for precise management of feed resources. This technology addresses issues such as feed waste, outages, and inaccurate budgeting, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency for animal producers and feed mill operators.

Symbrosia utilizes sustainably grown seaweed to create SeaGraze®, a livestock feed additive that reduces methane emissions by over 80%. This solution addresses the significant greenhouse gas contributions from cattle, promoting both livestock health and environmental sustainability.

Develops veterinary therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccines for pets, livestock, and equine, leveraging proprietary research and manufacturing processes to address animal health challenges. Its solutions improve disease prevention, detection, and treatment, supporting healthier animals and more productive agricultural systems.

This startup produces insect meal from low-grade organic materials, utilizing a sustainable process that recycles nutrients from agricultural and food processing by-products. Their products enhance animal growth and health through a high-quality protein source rich in medium-chain fatty acids, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional fish meal.

Athian develops software that aggregates, certifies, and funds greenhouse gas reductions across the livestock value chain, enabling producers to monetize carbon credits from their sustainability efforts. The platform addresses the need for verified carbon credit systems in animal agriculture, facilitating economic and environmental improvements for farms and their communities.

This biotechnology startup specializes in the development and commercial production of cultivated fish using cellular agriculture techniques to create seafood products from fish cells. By providing nutritious fish alternatives, the company addresses the environmental impact of traditional fishing practices and promotes sustainable food sources without harming marine ecosystems.

Connecterra utilizes AI to centralize and analyze dairy farm data, enabling farmers to quantify the impact of their operational decisions. By providing automated insights and decision support, the platform helps optimize herd management and improve overall farm productivity.

Uncommon is developing a scalable production process for cultivated meat that eliminates the primary cost driver in the industry without genetic engineering. Their products, such as Uncommon Bacon and Uncommon Belly, provide a nutritious and sustainable alternative to traditional pork, significantly reducing waste and improving consumer health.

Aqgromalin is a technology platform that facilitates farm diversification by providing farmers with tools and resources to integrate animal husbandry and aquaculture into their operations. This approach addresses the challenges of income volatility and resource optimization in agriculture, enabling farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Volta Greentech develops methane-reducing feed additives, such as Lome®, which integrate into cattle feeding systems to significantly lower methane emissions from cows. This technology addresses the annual 2.5 billion tons of CO2e emitted by cattle, offering a measurable reduction of over 30% in methane emissions on farms.

Animall is a peer-to-peer platform that facilitates the online buying and selling of dairy cattle, eliminating traditional market inefficiencies and reducing transaction costs with a 0% commission model. By connecting over 8 million dairy farmers, Animall enhances profitability and transparency in the cattle trading process, having successfully transacted over 850,000 cattle worth Rs. 4000 crore.

Peptobiotics develops custom recombinant peptides through a patent-pending precision fermentation process to replace traditional livestock antibiotics. This technology addresses the issue of antibiotic resistance in agriculture by promoting animal growth and gut health without contributing to the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens.

This Agri-tech startup modernizes the poultry supply chain in Indonesia by utilizing IoT devices and AI algorithms to enhance farm management efficiency. By optimizing supply-demand matching, the platform enables chicken farmers to achieve higher prices for their products while streamlining operations.

This startup produces sustainable animal leather using cellular culture, material science, and tissue engineering techniques to create a slaughter-free alternative. By offering a high-strength, durable material with a low environmental footprint, the company enables the fashion industry to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

Biotangents develops pen-side diagnostic devices that utilize novel methods for detecting genetic markers of infectious diseases in livestock. Their technology enables rapid identification of pathogens, such as those causing bovine mastitis and Bovine Viral Diarrhea, addressing the critical need for timely disease management in dairy farming.

Rumin8 develops a feed supplement using a patented pharmaceutical process to synthesize and stabilize Tribromomethane (TBM) derived from seaweed, aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock. The company targets the decarbonization of 100 million cattle by 2030, contributing to a significant reduction of 200 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Develops microbiome-derived products using synthetic biology and explainable AI to prevent diseases and promote health in animals. By leveraging the animal's microbial ecosystem, it addresses unmet needs in animal health with tailored, science-based solutions.