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Biotechnology in food startups worldwide
113 biotechnology in food startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.8B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Perfect DayPerfect Day, Inc.Perfect Day, Inc.
Founded 2014Berkeley, United States$255Mlast round Jan 2024 - 2
InariInari is a seed design and biotechnology company developing seeds for a nature-positive food system.Inari is a seed design and biotechnology company developing seeds for a nature-positive food system.
Founded -Cambridge, United States$150Mlast round Jan 2025 - 3
Air ProteinAir Protein develops protein-enriched food made from CO2.Air Protein develops protein-enriched food made from CO2.
Founded 2019Pleasanton, United States$75Mlast round May 2023 - 4
MoA TechnologyMoa Technology is a UK agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, with additional operations in Yorkshire.Moa Technology is a UK agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, with additional operations in Yorkshire.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$73Mlast round Jul 2026 - 5
NuritasNuritas is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, founded in 2014.Nuritas is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, founded in 2014.
Founded 2014Dublin, Ireland$65Mlast round Dec 2024 - 6
Infinite RootsInfinite Roots is a biotech company that uses mycelium, or mushroom roots, to create alternative proteins to transform the food system.Infinite Roots is a biotech company that uses mycelium, or mushroom roots, to create alternative proteins to transform the food system.
Founded -Hamburg, Germany$61Mlast round Oct 2024 - 7ARGOBIOCMP therapeutics develops immunomodulators for allergy, and infectious diseases.
CMP therapeutics develops immunomodulators for allergy, and infectious diseases.
Founded 2004Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom$60Mlast round Mar 2021 - 8
The Protein BreweryThe Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Breda, Netherlands$59Mlast round Jun 2026 - 9
AgronutrisAgronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.
Founded 2011Saint-orens-de-gameville, France$58Mlast round Sept 2021 - 10
Solar FoodsSolar Foods is a food technology company that develops Solein, an alternative to animal-derived proteins.Solar Foods is a food technology company that develops Solein, an alternative to animal-derived proteins.
Founded 2017Helsinki, Finland$56Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
Onego BioOnego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation.Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation.
Founded 2022Helsinki, Finland$55Mlast round Jul 2024 - 12
The EVERY CompanyThe EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.The EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded 2014Daly City, United States$55Mlast round Nov 2025 - 13
Alladapt ImmunotherapeuticsAlladapt Immunotherapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing prescription therapeutics targeting food allergy.Alladapt Immunotherapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing prescription therapeutics targeting food allergy.
Founded 2018Menlo Park, United States$50Mlast round Aug 2022 - 14
SIMULATESIMULATE's mission is to upgrade the world to a positive food system.SIMULATE's mission is to upgrade the world to a positive food system.
Founded 2018New York$50Mlast round Jun 2021 - 15
UkkoUkko is a biotechnology company focused on addressing food allergies and sensitivities through innovative immunotherapies.Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on addressing food allergies and sensitivities through innovative immunotherapies.
Founded 2016Cambridge, United States$45Mlast round Jan 2026 - 16
HelainaHelaina is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 by food scientist and nutritionist Laura Katz, based in New York City.Helaina is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 by food scientist and nutritionist Laura Katz, based in New York City.
Founded 2019New York, United States$45Mlast round Sept 2024 - 17
Nortian BiotechNortian is a U.S.-based biotechnology company transforming U.S.-sourced bovine hides into high-purity collagen peptides and proteins through a proprietary, vertNortian is a U.S.-based biotechnology company transforming U.S.-sourced bovine hides into high-purity collagen peptides and proteins through a proprietary, vert
Founded 2024Kansas City, United States$41Mlast round May 2025 - 18
KinishKinish Inc.Kinish Inc.
Founded 2023Tokyo, Japan$35Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
AllylixAllylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets.Allylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets.
Founded 2002Lexington, United States$31Mlast round Mar 2012 - 20
EntobelEntobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers.Entobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers.
Founded 2013Singapore, Singapore$30Mlast round May 2022 - 21
Natrix SeparationsNatrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets.Natrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets.
Founded 2004Canada$29Mlast round Jul 2014 - 22
CoverCressCovercress is a biotechnology company that manufactures an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed.Covercress is a biotechnology company that manufactures an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed.
Founded 2013St Louis, United States$28Mlast round Apr 2022 - 23
MENDMEND is a life sciences company that focuses on clinical nutrition and medical foods.MEND is a life sciences company that focuses on clinical nutrition and medical foods.
Founded 2018New York, United States$27Mlast round Dec 2025 - 24
Hoxton FarmsHoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Jun 2025 - 25
PairwisePairwise is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by Dr.Pairwise is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by Dr.
Founded 2017Durham, United States$25Mlast round Mar 2018 - 26
Wild TypeWildtype is an American biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in cultivated seafood, particularly sushi-grade Pacific salmon.Wildtype is an American biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in cultivated seafood, particularly sushi-grade Pacific salmon.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$24Mlast round Nov 2022 - 27
AravaxAravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies.Aravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies.
Founded 2015Melbourne, Australia$22Mlast round Jan 2024 - 28
DigestivaDigestiva develops the nutritional, sensory, and physiological properties of food and feed proteins with targeted biocatalysts.Digestiva develops the nutritional, sensory, and physiological properties of food and feed proteins with targeted biocatalysts.
Founded 2018Sacramento, United States$18Mlast round Jul 2024 - 29
Oceano FrescoOceano Fresco is a Portuguese biotechnology and agri-food company founded in 2015 by Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho.Oceano Fresco is a Portuguese biotechnology and agri-food company founded in 2015 by Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho.
Founded 2015Nazare, Portugal$18Mlast round Jul 2024 - 30
OobliOobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology.Oobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology.
Founded 2014Davis, United States$18Mlast round Feb 2025 - 31
Current FoodsCurrent Foods creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites.Current Foods creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$18Mlast round Jun 2022 - 32
Better OriginBetter Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Founded 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Apr 2022 - 33
NexBioNEXBIO is a Polish biotechnology company founded in 2015 by scientists from Lublin.NEXBIO is a Polish biotechnology company founded in 2015 by scientists from Lublin.
Founded 2015United States$15Mlast round May 2013 - 34
MeatlyMeatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round May 2026 - 35
MeatableMeatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat.Meatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat.
Founded 2018Leiden, Netherlands$14Mlast round Nov 2024 - 36
CellMEATCellMEAT is a South Korean biotechnology and food technology company that focuses on cultured meat production using cell-based techniques.CellMEAT is a South Korean biotechnology and food technology company that focuses on cultured meat production using cell-based techniques.
Founded 2019Seoul, South Korea$13Mlast round May 2023 - 37
Aqua TheonAqua Theon Inc.Aqua Theon Inc.
Founded -Torrance, United States$13Mlast round Feb 2026 - 38
AlgaeCytesAlgaeCytes is a biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of high-purity Omega-3 oils, particularly Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), sourced from AlgaeCytes is a biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of high-purity Omega-3 oils, particularly Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), sourced from
Founded 2010Sandwich, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39
Pacifico BiolabsPacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives.Pacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives.
Founded 2021Germany$11Mlast round Jul 2026 - 40
ArboreaArborea is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on industrializing photosynthesis to produce sustainable food ingredients.Arborea is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on industrializing photosynthesis to produce sustainable food ingredients.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Dec 2024 - 41
Triton Algae InnovationsTriton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013.Triton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013.
Founded 2013San Diego, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2016 - 42
Reacta BiotechReacta Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes diagnostic kits for food allergy testing.Reacta Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes diagnostic kits for food allergy testing.
Founded 2013Deeside, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Nov 2025 - 43
CosaicCosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021.Cosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Horgen, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2026 - 44
NutriearthNutriearth is a French biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing natural and sustainable functional ingredients.Nutriearth is a French biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing natural and sustainable functional ingredients.
Founded 2017Carvin, France$8.6Mlast round Jul 2024 - 45
Ryp LabsRyp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.
Founded 2017Bothell, United States$8.2Mlast round May 2026 - 46
Strella BiotechnologyStrella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.
Founded 2017Seattle, United States$7.4Mlast round Aug 2026 - 47
Log10Log10 is a food safety testing and quality services company.Log10 is a food safety testing and quality services company.
Founded 2013United States$7.2Mlast round Apr 2024 - 48MAASHMAASH is a biotech mycoprotein producing company that supply a nutritious and health feed and food protein ingredient to its B2B partners.
MAASH is a biotech mycoprotein producing company that supply a nutritious and health feed and food protein ingredient to its B2B partners.
Founded 2021Anderlecht, Belgium$6.8Mlast round Aug 2026 - 49
NEMIS TechnologiesNEMIS Technologies is a Swiss biotechnology company founded in 2018, specializing in rapid, lab-free microbiological detection solutions.NEMIS Technologies is a Swiss biotechnology company founded in 2018, specializing in rapid, lab-free microbiological detection solutions.
Founded 2018Waedenswil, Switzerland$6.1Mlast round Apr 2024 - 50
SIMPLE planetSimple Planet Co., Ltd.Simple Planet Co., Ltd.
Founded 2021Seoul, South Korea$6.0Mlast round Jan 2024
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Oxford, United Kingdom
Dublin, Ireland
Hamburg, Germany
Breda, Netherlands
Saint-orens-de-gameville, France
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