# Top 50 Alternative Protein Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded alternative protein startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/alternative-protein-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Nature's Fynd** Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nature-s-fynd) Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives. *Founded* 2012 Chicago, United States **$350M** last round Jul 2021
- 2 [**Ripple Foods** Ripple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ripple-foods) Ripple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, United States **$112M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**Magic Spoon** Magic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magic-spoon) Magic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$112M** last round Jun 2022
- 4 [**Meati** Meati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meati) Meati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone. *Founded* 2016 Boulder, United States **$100M** last round May 2024
- 5 [**Infinite Roots** Infinite Roots is a biotech company that uses mycelium, or mushroom roots, to create alternative proteins to transform the food system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinite-roots) Infinite Roots is a biotech company that uses mycelium, or mushroom roots, to create alternative proteins to transform the food system. *Founded* - Hamburg, Germany **$61M** last round Oct 2024
- 6 [**Solar Foods** Solar Foods is a food technology company that develops Solein, an alternative to animal-derived proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solar-foods) Solar Foods is a food technology company that develops Solein, an alternative to animal-derived proteins. *Founded* 2017 Helsinki, Finland **$56M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**VOW** Vow is a meat production company specializing in producing meat from animal cells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vow) Vow is a meat production company specializing in producing meat from animal cells. *Founded* 2019 United States **$49M** last round Aug 2025
- 8 [**The Better Meat Co.** We harness the power of fermentation to make versatile mycoprotein ingredients](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-better-meat-co) We harness the power of fermentation to make versatile mycoprotein ingredients *Founded* 2018 West Sacramento, United States **$31M** last round Aug 2025
- 9 [**BSF Enterprise** Unlocking the next generation of biotech solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bsf-enterprise) Unlocking the next generation of biotech solutions. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$31M** last round Aug 2026
- 10 [**Xampla** Xampla is a materials innovation company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xampla) Xampla is a materials innovation company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Sept 2025
- 11 [**Heura Foods** Heura Foods is a plant-based startup that produces sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heura-foods) Heura Foods is a plant-based startup that produces sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat products. *Founded* 2017 Barcelona, Spain **$22M** last round May 2025
- 12 [**Above Food** Above Food is a B2B plant-based protein company specializing in the development of whole food products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/above-food) Above Food is a B2B plant-based protein company specializing in the development of whole food products. *Founded* 2019 Regina, Canada **$20M** last round Sept 2025
- 13 [**Nutropy** Nutropy is a French B2B foodtech startup founded in 2021, based in Évry-Courcouronnes, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nutropy) Nutropy is a French B2B foodtech startup founded in 2021, based in Évry-Courcouronnes, France. *Founded* 2021 Evry, France **$16M** last round Jul 2026
- 14 [**Adamo Foods** Revolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adamo-foods) Revolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**All G** Next-generation nutrition for one billion people](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-g) Next-generation nutrition for one billion people *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$11M** last round Mar 2026
- 16 [**ns/tx industries** NS/TX Industries is a Toronto-based food manufacturing technology company that focuses on developing next-generation protein alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ns-tx-industries) NS/TX Industries is a Toronto-based food manufacturing technology company that focuses on developing next-generation protein alternatives. *Founded* 2020 Toronto, Canada **$11M** last round Jun 2026
- 17 [**Green Rebel Foods** Green Rebel Foods is a manufacturer of whole-cut plant-based meats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-rebel-foods) Green Rebel Foods is a manufacturer of whole-cut plant-based meats. *Founded* 2020 Kedoya Selatan **$11M** last round Jan 2026
- 18 [**Mergulo** Mergulo is a sustainable food company that specializes in the production and distribution of plant-based cashew butter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mergulo) Mergulo is a sustainable food company that specializes in the production and distribution of plant-based cashew butter. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$8.1M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Bun** Bun operates fast food joints that provides burgers with plant-based meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bun) Bun operates fast food joints that provides burgers with plant-based meat. *Founded* 2019 United States **$7.0M** last round Aug 2022
- 20 [**Unlimeat** Unlimeat is plant-based meat for the planet and to create a virtuous circle in the food industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unlimeat) Unlimeat is plant-based meat for the planet and to create a virtuous circle in the food industry. *Founded* 2017 Seocho **$6.7M** last round Nov 2021
- 21 [**CellX** CellX is a Shanghai-based cellular agriculture company specializing in cultivated meat and innovative protein products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellx) CellX is a Shanghai-based cellular agriculture company specializing in cultivated meat and innovative protein products. *Founded* 2020 Palo Alto, United States **$6.5M** last round Jun 2023
- 22 [**LIVIN farms** LIVIN farms is a leading industrial technology provider in the alternative protein industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livin-farms) LIVIN farms is a leading industrial technology provider in the alternative protein industry. *Founded* 2015 Vienna, Austria **$5.8M** last round Dec 2025
- 23 [**Greenforce** Greenforce offers meat alternatives for a sustainable future with the power of plants and proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenforce) Greenforce offers meat alternatives for a sustainable future with the power of plants and proteins. *Founded* 2020 München, Germany **$4.9M** last round Feb 2025
- 24 [**CHKN Not Chicken** CHKN Not Chicken is a Portland, Oregon-based food and beverage company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chkn-not-chicken) CHKN Not Chicken is a Portland, Oregon-based food and beverage company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Portland, United States **$4.5M** last round Sept 2021
- 25 [**Harvest B** Harvest B is an Australian food technology startup founded in 2020, based in Surry Hills, New South Wales, with operations in Penrith.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harvest-b) Harvest B is an Australian food technology startup founded in 2020, based in Surry Hills, New South Wales, with operations in Penrith. *Founded* 2020 Surry Hills, Australia **$4.3M** last round Sept 2025
- 26 [**Powerful** Powerful is a food and beverage company that produces high-protein yogurts created to serve as an alternative to other unhealthy snacks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerful) Powerful is a food and beverage company that produces high-protein yogurts created to serve as an alternative to other unhealthy snacks. *Founded* 2013 Miami Beach, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2017
- 27 [**AlgaleX** AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/algalex) AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins. *Founded* 2021 Uruma, Japan **$3.9M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**Tetragenetics** Tetragenetics helps people seeking a cost-effective alternative platform technology for the production of genetically engineered proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tetragenetics) Tetragenetics helps people seeking a cost-effective alternative platform technology for the production of genetically engineered proteins. *Founded* 2004 United States **$3.8M** last round Mar 2015
- 29 [**OLALA!** OLALA!](https://millionrounds.com/company/olala) OLALA! *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$3.4M** last round May 2022
- 30 [**Fermtech** Fermtech is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2022 by Andy Clayton.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fermtech) Fermtech is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2022 by Andy Clayton. *Founded* 2022 Oxford, United Kingdom **$3.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 31 [**Protein Pints** Protein Pints is a food and beverage manufacturing company founded in 2020 by childhood friends Paul Reiss and Michael Meadows.](https://millionrounds.com/company/protein-pints) Protein Pints is a food and beverage manufacturing company founded in 2020 by childhood friends Paul Reiss and Michael Meadows. *Founded* 2022 Grand Rapids, United States **$2.9M** last round Apr 2025
- 32 [**SENS Foods** SENS Foods is a food startup based in the Czech Republic, with its official headquarters in London, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sens-foods) SENS Foods is a food startup based in the Czech Republic, with its official headquarters in London, UK. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$2.1M** last round Nov 2019
- 33 [**Umaro Foods** Umaro Foods specializes in developing a plant-based protein source from ocean-farmed seaweed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/umaro-foods) Umaro Foods specializes in developing a plant-based protein source from ocean-farmed seaweed. *Founded* 2022 Albany, United States **$2.0M** last round Mar 2024
- 34 [**Reglo** Reglo develpos food for dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reglo) Reglo develpos food for dogs and cats. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$1.9M** last round May 2022
- 35 [**Big Akwa** Big Akwa is a food-tech industry expert that produces sustainable protein using industrial waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/big-akwa) Big Akwa is a food-tech industry expert that produces sustainable protein using industrial waste. *Founded* 2020 Hrnosand, Sweden **$1.8M** last round Feb 2026
- 36 [**Wilder Harrier** Wilder Harrier is a Montreal-based pet food company, certified as a B Corporation, that focuses on creating sustainable and hypoallergenic dog food and treats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wilder-harrier) Wilder Harrier is a Montreal-based pet food company, certified as a B Corporation, that focuses on creating sustainable and hypoallergenic dog food and treats. *Founded* 2015 Montreal, Canada **$1.6M** last round Jan 2021
- 37 [**Quest Meat** Quest Meat offers a wide range of healthy, delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quest-meat) Quest Meat offers a wide range of healthy, delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat products. *Founded* 2021 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$1.4M** last round Oct 2024
- 38 [**Mighty Slice** Mighty Slice is a British food and beverage company founded in 2021, based in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mighty-slice) Mighty Slice is a British food and beverage company founded in 2021, based in London. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round May 2025
- 39 [**High Time Foods** High Time Foods is a mission-driven food company focused on creating a positive impact through shelf-stable plant-based protein.](https://millionrounds.com/company/high-time-foods) High Time Foods is a mission-driven food company focused on creating a positive impact through shelf-stable plant-based protein. *Founded* 2022 Boston, United States **$1.2M** last round May 2025
- 40 [**Re:meat** Re:meat develops cultivated meats with a focus on industrial scale production](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-meat) Re:meat develops cultivated meats with a focus on industrial scale production *Founded* 2022 Malmö **$1.1M** last round Mar 2025
- 41 [**Esencia Foods** Esencia Foods is a food processing firm that offers seafood alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/esencia-foods) Esencia Foods is a food processing firm that offers seafood alternatives. *Founded* 2022 Berlin, Germany **$1.1M** last round Apr 2025
- 42 [**Novel Farms** Novel Farms develops cruelty-free, inexpensive and tunable scaffolds for the production of whole cuts of gourmet cell-based meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novel-farms) Novel Farms develops cruelty-free, inexpensive and tunable scaffolds for the production of whole cuts of gourmet cell-based meat. *Founded* 2020 Berkeley, United States **$1.0M** last round Sept 2023
- 43 [**Flylab** Flylab is an agritech company focused on sustainable animal feed production using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL).](https://millionrounds.com/company/flylab) Flylab is an agritech company focused on sustainable animal feed production using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). *Founded* 2021 Bangkok, Thailand **$1.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 44 [**BioTech Foods** We develop technology to produce Ethicameat: Fresh meat that supports human health, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biotech-foods) We develop technology to produce Ethicameat: Fresh meat that supports human health, animal welfare and environmental sustainability. *Founded* - San Sebastian, Spain **$760K** last round Sept 2022
- 45 [**Feisty** Feisty is a UK-based beverage company that specializes in protein soda, offering a fizzy, low-sugar alternative to traditional protein shakes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feisty) Feisty is a UK-based beverage company that specializes in protein soda, offering a fizzy, low-sugar alternative to traditional protein shakes. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$677K** last round Sept 2026
- 46 [**Mighty Cricket** Mighty Cricket offers clean protein powders and oatmeals made with sustainable protein and organic ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mighty-cricket) Mighty Cricket offers clean protein powders and oatmeals made with sustainable protein and organic ingredients. *Founded* 2018 St Louis, United States **$650K** last round Nov 2024
- 47 [**Paul’s Table** Paul’s Table is a food and beverage company that provides plant-based meat products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paul-s-table) Paul’s Table is a food and beverage company that provides plant-based meat products. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$500K** last round Apr 2023
- 48 [**Upstream Foods** Upstream Foods is developing a novel fat ingredient to uplevel seafood alternatives](https://millionrounds.com/company/upstream-foods) Upstream Foods is developing a novel fat ingredient to uplevel seafood alternatives *Founded* 2022 Wageningen, Netherlands **$495K** last round Sept 2022
- 49 [**Myco4Food** Myco4Food is a biotechnology research company developing protein alternative novel foods from waste products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/myco4food) Myco4Food is a biotechnology research company developing protein alternative novel foods from waste products. *Founded* 2022 Copenhagen, Denmark **$495K** last round Sept 2022
- 50 [**This Pet Group** This Pet Group is an independent parent company that focuses on using technology and science to make pets lives happier and healthier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/this-pet-group) This Pet Group is an independent parent company that focuses on using technology and science to make pets lives happier and healthier. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$491K** last round Dec 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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