Top 50 Animal Production - Series B

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.

Native Microbials develops targeted microbial solutions that enhance soil health and optimize animal gut microbiomes through the application of specific microbial strains. This technology increases crop yields and improves animal well-being while minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers and antibiotics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vital Farms produces pasture-raised eggs and poultry using sustainable farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and environmental stewardship. By offering a transparent supply chain, they provide consumers with high-quality, ethically sourced protein options that meet growing demand for humane food production.

This food tech company cultivates poultry products directly from chicken cells using a nutrient-rich feed, eliminating the need for antibiotics. By providing sustainably grown poultry, it enhances nutritional security while significantly lowering carbon emissions associated with traditional poultry farming.

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.

This startup produces renewable energy and animal nutrition products by converting grain residues into ethanol, renewable bioenergy, corn oil, and dried distillers grains. By utilizing a closed-loop system, the company reduces agricultural waste and supports a low-carbon future.

Aleph Farms utilizes cellular agriculture techniques to cultivate high-quality animal proteins, starting with steak, to enhance food security and animal welfare. By decentralizing production, the company addresses the environmental and ethical challenges associated with conventional livestock farming.

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.

This startup produces sustainable animal protein products using mealworms, including bars, snacks, and toppings. By utilizing insect farming, the company provides a nutritious alternative to traditional protein sources, addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly food options.

Mosa Meat cultivates real beef by growing animal cells in a controlled environment, eliminating the need for traditional livestock farming and reducing animal harm. This method allows for the production of up to 80,000 burgers from a single cell sample, addressing the environmental impact of meat production while maintaining the taste and quality of conventional beef.

Ivy Farm utilizes biotechnology developed at the University of Oxford to produce cultivated meat that is free from antibiotics and nitrates, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional animal farming. This approach addresses the environmental and ethical concerns associated with industrialized meat production while delivering high-protein, low-saturated fat products that maintain a desirable taste.

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.

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.

Nofence provides a virtual fencing system for livestock management, replacing physical fences with GPS-enabled collars and a mobile app. Farmers can define digital pasture boundaries, allowing for dynamic grazing management and improved animal welfare without costly infrastructure.

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.

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.

This startup produces insect meals using advanced insect breeding technology to create high-nutritional-value protein sources for livestock, including fish and poultry. By converting organic waste into sustainable feed, the company addresses the dual challenges of food waste and the need for alternative protein sources in the agri-food sector.

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.

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.

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.

In Ovo offers an automated in ovo sexing system that accurately identifies the sex of poultry embryos early in incubation using mass spectrometry. This technology eliminates the need for male chick culling, improving animal welfare and operational efficiency for hatcheries.

Meatable utilizes proprietary technology to produce real meat without livestock, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, land, and water usage. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional meat production methods while providing a scalable and sustainable supply of protein.

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.

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.

This startup operates an agricultural products platform that delivers quality seeds, plant protection, and nutrition products directly to farmers, enhancing their access to essential resources. By facilitating collaboration among stakeholders in the agri-value chain, the platform aims to improve farmers' productivity and income through a streamlined supply network.

This startup produces cultivated meat products through cell cultivation techniques, significantly reducing land and resource use while maintaining the taste and texture of traditional meat. Their flagship offering, cultivated foie gras, honors culinary heritage while providing a sustainable alternative to conventional meat production.

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.

This startup produces premium cat food using steam-cooking methods to preserve nutritional value while incorporating real meat and natural ingredients. Their online subscription service addresses the need for healthy digestion and improved energy in pets, providing measurable benefits such as shiny coats and enhanced vitality.

This startup operates an e-commerce platform that provides pet food and essential supplies, featuring home delivery services for convenience. It addresses the challenge of accessing quality pet products and services by offering a diverse range of items, including food, veterinary care, and grooming, all available for online purchase.

This startup operates an online agricultural marketplace that connects farmers with equipment auctioneers through a mobile platform. By streamlining auction advertising and enabling nationwide inventory searches, it simplifies the process of purchasing farm equipment and heavy machinery.

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.

New Culture utilizes traditional cheesemaking techniques combined with modern fermentation technology to produce animal-free mozzarella that mimics the taste and texture of conventional cheese. This process eliminates lactose, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics while significantly reducing resource consumption, making it a sustainable alternative in the dairy industry.

Onego Bio produces animal-free egg white protein, known as Bioalbumen®, through precision fermentation, replicating the nutritional and functional properties of traditional egg whites. This technology addresses the growing demand for sustainable protein sources while mitigating the environmental impact associated with conventional egg production.

Neutral is a carbon-neutral food company that partners with farmers to implement feed supplements and manure management techniques, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of dairy production. By creating a sustainable food ecosystem starting with milk and half-and-half, Neutral addresses the environmental impact of agriculture.

AnimalBiome utilizes advanced microbiome analysis and sequencing technology to identify harmful bacteria and microbial imbalances in pets' gut health. The company provides personalized supplement recommendations and dietary plans to address digestive, skin, and oral health issues in dogs and cats.

The startup develops machine-learning tools to design cell factories capable of producing a wide range of products, including food, fabrics, and medicines. By simplifying the complex process of cellular manufacturing, the company aims to replace traditional farms and factories, promoting a more sustainable production model.

eFishery provides automated feeding solutions for fish and shrimp farming through its eFeeder technology, which optimizes feed conversion ratios and accelerates harvest cycles. The platform also connects aquaculture farmers to financial institutions and facilitates the sale of their produce, addressing the challenges of access to resources and market opportunities in the aquaculture industry.

Imagindairy produces animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation, replicating the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of traditional dairy without the environmental impact of livestock farming. Their products are lactose-free, cholesterol-free, and free from growth hormones, addressing the demand for sustainable and healthy dairy alternatives.

Protera is a biotechnology company that develops protein-based food ingredients using fermentation technology to create sustainable alternatives to traditional animal proteins. This approach addresses the growing demand for plant-based nutrition while reducing the environmental impact associated with livestock farming.

Formo utilizes precision fermentation to produce animal-free dairy products by creating nature-identical milk proteins, eliminating the need for traditional dairy farming. This approach addresses the environmental impact of industrialized dairy production while offering diverse cheese alternatives that cater to consumer preferences.

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.

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.

No Meat Factory specializes in co-manufacturing 100% plant-based protein alternatives using high moisture extrusion and clean label production methods. The company addresses the demand for tasty, nutritious, and affordable meat substitutes, catering to the growing market for plant-based food products.

TurtleTree utilizes precision fermentation technology to produce LF+, the world's first sustainably-sourced lactoferrin, a key protein found in milk. This approach addresses the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional dairy farming by offering a scalable, animal-free alternative that supports healthier food options.

Revyve produces animal-free food ingredients by utilizing yeast fermentation technology to create high-performing texturizing agents that replace traditional animal-derived components. This approach addresses the food industry's need for sustainable, clean-label alternatives that significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional egg white powder.