Find Investable Startups and Competitors
Search thousands of startups using natural language—just describe what you're looking for
Top 50 Cultured Meat
Discover the top 50 Cultured Meat startups. Browse funding data, key metrics, and company insights. Average funding: $37.8M.
Sort by
This startup produces cultured meat products using induced pluripotent stem cell technology to cultivate muscle protein cells. By providing raw materials for healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives, the company enables food manufacturers to create products without animal harm.
This startup produces cell-cultured meat using animal cells, providing a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional meat products without the need for animal slaughter. Their technology offers a healthier and more sustainable option, contributing to environmental preservation and enhancing global food security.
This company produces real meat identical to conventional products through cellular agriculture, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter whole animals. They cultivate meat from cell samples grown in controlled environments to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal farming. This process also allows for the cultivation of novel and exotic meat options previously unavailable for consumption.
Funding: $610.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Funding: $610.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
This startup utilizes porcine stem cell technology to produce cultivated meat, focusing on sustainable methods for generating muscle, heart, liver, fat, blood, and bone tissues. By enabling meat producers to adopt a more sustainable production process, the company aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat farming.
Funding: $790.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Accelerace
Accelerace
Funding: $790.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $91.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Earlybird Venture Capital
Earlybird Venture Capital
Funding: $91.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
This startup produces cultured meat by cultivating animal cells to create meat tissue, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional meat without the need for animal slaughter. Their technology enhances the form and texture of cultured meat, making it indistinguishable from conventional meat, thereby addressing the environmental and ethical concerns associated with livestock farming.
5+
300+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $13.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Ryukyung PSG Asset ManagementStrong Ventures
Ryukyung PSG Asset ManagementStrong Ventures
Funding: $13.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Meatiply develops cultivated meat products by harvesting animal cells and growing them in a lab environment, eliminating the need for traditional livestock farming. This approach addresses concerns related to animal welfare, public health, and environmental sustainability while providing a guilt-free alternative for meat lovers.
Funding: $4.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
AgFunderWavemaker Partners
AgFunderWavemaker Partners
Funding: $4.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Atelier Meats utilizes proprietary scaffold technology and tissue engineering to produce structured cuts of cultivated meat without harming animals. This approach addresses the demand for ethically sourced, sustainable meat alternatives while reducing environmental impact.
Founded 2021
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.
Funding: $5.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
BrincCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Metaplanet
BrincCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Metaplanet
Funding: $5.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Omeat produces real meat by growing cells outside of animals, offering a humane alternative to conventional production. This cultivated beef provides the same protein and nutrients as traditional meat but with reduced saturated fat and without GMOs, antibiotics, or hormones. The company's process focuses on efficiency to deliver a better meat product for consumers and the planet.
Funding: $40.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $40.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $55.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $55.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $28.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $28.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Evergreen provides cultivated beef that matches conventional beef in taste and cooking performance, produced via cell‑culture technology to deliver a year‑round, fixed‑price supply. By partnering with major meat producers, it offers large‑scale processors and retailers a stable inventory source that eliminates price volatility and integrates with existing processing lines.
Funding: $36.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $36.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Re:meat develops cultivated meat using a bioprocess that involves sourcing non-GMO muscle cells from free-range livestock and growing them in sterile bioreactors, significantly reducing land and water use while emitting 92% fewer greenhouse gases compared to conventional beef production. This technology addresses the environmental impact of traditional animal agriculture by providing a sustainable and ethical alternative for food businesses.
Funding: $320.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Brinc
Brinc
Funding: $320.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $148.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $148.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that cultivates meat from animal cells, eliminating the need for animal slaughter. This method addresses ethical concerns and aims to provide a healthier, sustainable alternative to traditional meat production.
Founded 2018
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.
Funding: $147.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Lowercarbon CapitalM Ventures
Lowercarbon CapitalM Ventures
Funding: $147.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $49.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Balderton CapitalLowercarbon Capital
Balderton CapitalLowercarbon Capital
Funding: $49.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Believer Meats utilizes cellular agriculture to cultivate meat from non-GMO animal cells, eliminating the need for traditional animal farming and slaughter. This technology provides a cruelty-free, antibiotic-free meat alternative that reduces environmental impact while delivering the taste and texture of conventional meat.
Funding: $390.4M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $390.4M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $7.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Lever VC
Lever VC
Funding: $7.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
LabFarm is the first company in Poland to produce cellular meat using bioreactors that cultivate animal cells without the need for livestock. This technology addresses the environmental impact of traditional meat production by eliminating waste and reducing land use while providing a safe, antibiotic-free protein source.
Funding: $2.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
National Center for Research & Development
National Center for Research & Development
Funding: $2.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
The startup produces natural identical animal muscle proteins through precision fermentation using blue-green algae, CO2 from the atmosphere, and sunlight as feedstock. This technology enables the creation of meat and seafood alternatives that minimize environmental impact while providing functional protein sources.
Funding: $2.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
SPACE-F
SPACE-F
Funding: $2.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $75.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Israel Innovation Authority
Israel Innovation Authority
Funding: $75.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $120.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Markus Samuelsson
Markus Samuelsson
Funding: $120.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Cultured Decadence utilizes cell culture and tissue engineering techniques to produce crustacean products without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This approach addresses the ethical and environmental concerns associated with traditional seafood production by offering a humane and sustainable alternative.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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.
Funding: $33.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $33.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $5.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
JamJar InvestmentsJoyful VC
JamJar InvestmentsJoyful VC
Funding: $5.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $7.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
POSCO CAPITAL
POSCO CAPITAL
Funding: $7.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Fudzs develops eco-friendly cell bioproduction processes using advanced bioreactor technology to enable the mass production of cultivated meat at lower costs. This approach addresses the growing demand for sustainable protein sources while reducing the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming.
Funding: $95.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Bpifrance
Bpifrance
Funding: $95.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Cell Farm is the first clean meat startup in LATAM, utilizing a standardized biotechnology process to cultivate meat from animal stem cells. This approach addresses the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional meat production by providing a sustainable alternative that reduces resource consumption and animal welfare issues.
Founded 2018
Cellivate provides proprietary cell-based technologies that enhance the growth of animal cells for applications in cultivated meat, skincare, and leather production. By offering cost-effective solutions that integrate into existing workflows, Cellivate addresses the need for sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-derived products.
Funding: $1.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Antler
Antler
Funding: $1.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
NewForm Foods utilizes cellular agriculture technology and proprietary bioprocessing to enable food producers and retailers to efficiently scale the production of cultivated meat and sustainable food products. By reducing capital and operational costs, the platform addresses the need for environmentally friendly food systems that do not compromise on taste or animal welfare.
Funding: $490.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Madica
Madica
Funding: $490.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
CF Foods Group develops myoblast-based, non-GMO, animal media-free proteins through cellular agriculture to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional meat production. This approach addresses the environmental impact and ethical concerns associated with conventional livestock farming, ensuring climate-friendly and cruelty-free food sources.
Founded 2021
Avant Meats utilizes patent-pending cell cultivation technology to produce fish products without the need for traditional fishing methods, ensuring they are free from heavy metals and microplastics. This approach addresses the depletion of ocean fish stocks by providing a sustainable and scalable alternative for nutritious seafood.
Funding: $16.9M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures
Funding: $16.9M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Fisheroo produces cultivated fish fillets by expanding species‑specific fish cells in a chemically defined, animal‑free medium within perfusion bioreactors. The closed‑system process yields contaminant‑free, nutritionally equivalent fish meat that retains the species’ natural DNA and avoids GMOs. This enables scalable, low‑impact supply of sustainable seafood for health‑focused consumers and food‑service operators.
This company produces cultivated meat by growing animal cells outside of livestock in a nutrient-rich environment. Their process yields meat identical in taste and nutrition to conventional products while using significantly fewer resources. They utilize natural cells and plant-extracts to create scalable, healthier meat alternatives.
Redefine Meat utilizes 3D printing technology and digital meat modeling to create plant-based meat alternatives that replicate the taste, texture, and aroma of traditional meat products. This approach addresses the environmental impact of animal agriculture by providing a sustainable and cruelty-free option for consumers and food service providers.
Funding: $171.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Hanaco Venture CapitalSynthesis Capital
Hanaco Venture CapitalSynthesis Capital
Funding: $171.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Wildtype uses cellular agriculture to grow fish muscle tissue in serum‑free bioreactors, creating fillets that match the taste, texture and nutrition of wild‑caught seafood. The closed‑loop production platform provides consistent, FDA‑compliant product at scale while reducing water use, land footprint and greenhouse‑gas emissions. It supplies seafood processors, restaurant chains and grocery retailers with a sustainable, reliable source of fish protein.
Funding: $7.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
SK Holdings
SK Holdings
Funding: $7.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Opo Bio specializes in cell line development for the cultivated meat industry, providing a multi-species and multi-cell type bank that supports large-scale cell culture. By supplying optimized livestock cells, Opo Bio enables producers to enhance cultivation efficiency and reduce production costs for cultivated meat products.
Funding: $940.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Matū Group
Matū Group
Funding: $940.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Bosque Foods cultivates mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to produce whole-cut meat alternatives that are high in protein and fiber while maintaining a clean label. This process significantly reduces the environmental impact associated with traditional animal farming by requiring minimal land, water, and carbon resources.
Funding: $4.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
FoodLabs
FoodLabs
Funding: $4.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
NOVAMEAT utilizes 3D printing technology to create plant-based meat products that replicate the texture and taste of traditional animal meat. This approach addresses the environmental impact of meat production while providing a nutritious and satisfying alternative for consumers.
Funding: $19.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Forbion Capital PartnersSofinnova Partners
Forbion Capital PartnersSofinnova Partners
Funding: $19.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
This startup develops RNA technology to reduce the cost of cultivated meat and seafood production. Their technology recycles nutrient media used to grow cultured cells, enabling producers to reuse media and significantly lower production expenses.
Funding: $324.5K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
EIT Food
EIT Food
Funding: $324.5K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Quest develops proprietary cell lines and patented food ingredients to enable scalable and cost-effective production for the cultivated meat and alternative protein industries. Their solutions address key bottlenecks in product quality and manufacturing, facilitating the widespread adoption of sustainable protein sources.
5+
1K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $324.5K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
EIT Food
EIT Food
Funding: $324.5K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Planted utilizes proprietary structuring and fermentation technologies to create plant-based meat products that replicate the taste and texture of animal meat while using only clean ingredients. This approach addresses the unsustainable practices of the animal meat industry by offering a healthier, environmentally friendly alternative that is available in various forms across multiple European markets.
SevenVentures
ReactWise provides a machine learning-based software platform for optimizing chemical reactions by rapidly identifying ideal process parameters without requiring coding expertise. This solution accelerates process development by up to 30 times, enabling researchers to efficiently analyze and optimize reactions while conserving time and resources in the laboratory.
Funding: $500.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Funding: $500.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
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.
Funding: $10.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Pluri
Pluri
Funding: $10.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
ProFuse Technology specializes in muscle cell differentiation, fusion, and maturation through proprietary supplements and immortalized bovine muscle cell lines, enhancing the efficiency of cultivated meat production. Their solutions aim to increase yield, reduce production costs, and accelerate production cycles for life science and cultivated meat companies.
Funding: $3.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
European Innovation Council
European Innovation Council
Funding: $3.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Cultimate develops next-generation natural meat flavoring ingredients for the food industry. They utilize cultivated pork cells as a single-component flavor precursor to create authentic, complex meat flavors. This innovative approach offers high-performance flavoring compounds ready for seamless integration into food production.
Funding: $3.4M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Funding: $3.4M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Extracellular is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in biomanufacturing processes for cultivated meat and seafood, utilizing non-human cell culture technologies to produce biomass efficiently. The company addresses the challenge of scaling production in sustainable biotechnology by providing tailored cell culture media and large-scale bioreactor capabilities to accelerate time to market for its clients.
Funding: $3.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
MassChallenge
MassChallenge
Funding: $3.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
This startup produces plant-based meat alternatives by utilizing a proprietary platform that replicates muscle structure with plant fibers, effectively mimicking the taste and texture of real meat. Their products provide a health-conscious and environmentally friendly option for consumers seeking a luxurious dining experience without genetically modified organisms.
5+
3K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $3.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $3.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised