# Top 50 Biotechnology in Food Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded biotechnology in food startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.8B combined.

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

- 1 [**Perfect Day** Perfect Day, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perfect-day) Perfect Day, Inc. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, United States **$255M** last round Jan 2024
- 2 [**Inari** Inari is a seed design and biotechnology company developing seeds for a nature-positive food system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inari) Inari is a seed design and biotechnology company developing seeds for a nature-positive food system. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$150M** last round Jan 2025
- 3 [**Air Protein** Air Protein develops protein-enriched food made from CO2.](https://millionrounds.com/company/air-protein) Air Protein develops protein-enriched food made from CO2. *Founded* 2019 Pleasanton, United States **$75M** last round May 2023
- 4 [**MoA Technology** Moa Technology is a UK agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, with additional operations in Yorkshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moa-technology) Moa Technology is a UK agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, with additional operations in Yorkshire. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$73M** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Nuritas** Nuritas is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuritas) Nuritas is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Dublin, Ireland **$65M** last round Dec 2024
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**ARGOBIO** CMP therapeutics develops immunomodulators for allergy, and infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argobio) CMP therapeutics develops immunomodulators for allergy, and infectious diseases. *Founded* 2004 Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom **$60M** last round Mar 2021
- 8 [**The Protein Brewery** The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-protein-brewery) The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Breda, Netherlands **$59M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**Agronutris** Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agronutris) Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food. *Founded* 2011 Saint-orens-de-gameville, France **$58M** last round Sept 2021
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Onego Bio** Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onego-bio) Onego Bio is a food-based biotechnology company that produces animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation. *Founded* 2022 Helsinki, Finland **$55M** last round Jul 2024
- 12 [**The EVERY Company** The EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-every-company) The EVERY Company is a biotechnology and food technology firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. *Founded* 2014 Daly City, United States **$55M** last round Nov 2025
- 13 [**Alladapt Immunotherapeutics** Alladapt Immunotherapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing prescription therapeutics targeting food allergy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alladapt-immunotherapeutics) Alladapt Immunotherapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing prescription therapeutics targeting food allergy. *Founded* 2018 Menlo Park, United States **$50M** last round Aug 2022
- 14 [**SIMULATE** SIMULATE's mission is to upgrade the world to a positive food system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simulate) SIMULATE's mission is to upgrade the world to a positive food system. *Founded* 2018 New York **$50M** last round Jun 2021
- 15 [**Ukko** Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on addressing food allergies and sensitivities through innovative immunotherapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ukko) Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on addressing food allergies and sensitivities through innovative immunotherapies. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United States **$45M** last round Jan 2026
- 16 [**Helaina** Helaina is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 by food scientist and nutritionist Laura Katz, based in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helaina) Helaina is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 by food scientist and nutritionist Laura Katz, based in New York City. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$45M** last round Sept 2024
- 17 [**Nortian Biotech** Nortian is a U.S.-based biotechnology company transforming U.S.-sourced bovine hides into high-purity collagen peptides and proteins through a proprietary, vert](https://millionrounds.com/company/nortian-biotech) Nortian 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* 2024 Kansas City, United States **$41M** last round May 2025
- 18 [**Kinish** Kinish Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinish) Kinish Inc. *Founded* 2023 Tokyo, Japan **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**Allylix** Allylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allylix) Allylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets. *Founded* 2002 Lexington, United States **$31M** last round Mar 2012
- 20 [**Entobel** Entobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entobel) Entobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers. *Founded* 2013 Singapore, Singapore **$30M** last round May 2022
- 21 [**Natrix Separations** Natrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/natrix-separations) Natrix Separations delivers multi-cycle disposable chromatography products to the life science, food, beverage and water markets. *Founded* 2004 Canada **$29M** last round Jul 2014
- 22 [**CoverCress** Covercress is a biotechnology company that manufactures an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/covercress) Covercress is a biotechnology company that manufactures an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed. *Founded* 2013 St Louis, United States **$28M** last round Apr 2022
- 23 [**MEND** MEND is a life sciences company that focuses on clinical nutrition and medical foods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mend) MEND is a life sciences company that focuses on clinical nutrition and medical foods. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$27M** last round Dec 2025
- 24 [**Hoxton Farms** Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hoxton-farms) Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Jun 2025
- 25 [**Pairwise** Pairwise is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pairwise) Pairwise is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by Dr. *Founded* 2017 Durham, United States **$25M** last round Mar 2018
- 26 [**Wild Type** Wildtype is an American biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in cultivated seafood, particularly sushi-grade Pacific salmon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wild-type) Wildtype is an American biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in cultivated seafood, particularly sushi-grade Pacific salmon. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$24M** last round Nov 2022
- 27 [**Aravax** Aravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aravax) Aravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies. *Founded* 2015 Melbourne, Australia **$22M** last round Jan 2024
- 28 [**Digestiva** Digestiva develops the nutritional, sensory, and physiological properties of food and feed proteins with targeted biocatalysts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digestiva) Digestiva develops the nutritional, sensory, and physiological properties of food and feed proteins with targeted biocatalysts. *Founded* 2018 Sacramento, United States **$18M** last round Jul 2024
- 29 [**Oceano Fresco** Oceano Fresco is a Portuguese biotechnology and agri-food company founded in 2015 by Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oceano-fresco) Oceano Fresco is a Portuguese biotechnology and agri-food company founded in 2015 by Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho. *Founded* 2015 Nazare, Portugal **$18M** last round Jul 2024
- 30 [**Oobli** Oobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oobli) Oobli is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, specializing in sweet protein technology. *Founded* 2014 Davis, United States **$18M** last round Feb 2025
- 31 [**Current Foods** Current Foods creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/current-foods) Current Foods creates plant-based alternatives for people's seafood favorites. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$18M** last round Jun 2022
- 32 [**Better Origin** Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/better-origin) Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2019 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Apr 2022
- 33 [**NexBio** NEXBIO is a Polish biotechnology company founded in 2015 by scientists from Lublin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexbio) NEXBIO is a Polish biotechnology company founded in 2015 by scientists from Lublin. *Founded* 2015 United States **$15M** last round May 2013
- 34 [**Meatly** Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meatly) Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round May 2026
- 35 [**Meatable** Meatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meatable) Meatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat. *Founded* 2018 Leiden, Netherlands **$14M** last round Nov 2024
- 36 [**CellMEAT** CellMEAT is a South Korean biotechnology and food technology company that focuses on cultured meat production using cell-based techniques.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellmeat) CellMEAT is a South Korean biotechnology and food technology company that focuses on cultured meat production using cell-based techniques. *Founded* 2019 Seoul, South Korea **$13M** last round May 2023
- 37 [**Aqua Theon** Aqua Theon Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aqua-theon) Aqua Theon Inc. *Founded* - Torrance, United States **$13M** last round Feb 2026
- 38 [**AlgaeCytes** AlgaeCytes is a biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of high-purity Omega-3 oils, particularly Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), sourced from](https://millionrounds.com/company/algaecytes) AlgaeCytes is a biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of high-purity Omega-3 oils, particularly Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), sourced from *Founded* 2010 Sandwich, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Apr 2026
- 39 [**Pacifico Biolabs** Pacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pacifico-biolabs) Pacifico Biolabs offers fermentation biotechnology for development, production and distribution of sustainable and food alternatives. *Founded* 2021 Germany **$11M** last round Jul 2026
- 40 [**Arborea** Arborea is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on industrializing photosynthesis to produce sustainable food ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arborea) Arborea is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2015, focused on industrializing photosynthesis to produce sustainable food ingredients. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Dec 2024
- 41 [**Triton Algae Innovations** Triton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/triton-algae-innovations) Triton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2016
- 42 [**Reacta Biotech** Reacta Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes diagnostic kits for food allergy testing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reacta-biotech) Reacta Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes diagnostic kits for food allergy testing. *Founded* 2013 Deeside, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Nov 2025
- 43 [**Cosaic** Cosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosaic) Cosaic is a Swiss biotechnology startup based in Zurich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Horgen, United States **$10M** last round Apr 2026
- 44 [**Nutriearth** Nutriearth is a French biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing natural and sustainable functional ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nutriearth) Nutriearth is a French biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing natural and sustainable functional ingredients. *Founded* 2017 Carvin, France **$8.6M** last round Jul 2024
- 45 [**Ryp Labs** Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ryp-labs) Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies. *Founded* 2017 Bothell, United States **$8.2M** last round May 2026
- 46 [**Strella Biotechnology** Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strella-biotechnology) Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality. *Founded* 2017 Seattle, United States **$7.4M** last round Aug 2026
- 47 [**Log10** Log10 is a food safety testing and quality services company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/log10) Log10 is a food safety testing and quality services company. *Founded* 2013 United States **$7.2M** last round Apr 2024
- 48 [**MAASH** MAASH is a biotech mycoprotein producing company that supply a nutritious and health feed and food protein ingredient to its B2B partners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maash) MAASH is a biotech mycoprotein producing company that supply a nutritious and health feed and food protein ingredient to its B2B partners. *Founded* 2021 Anderlecht, Belgium **$6.8M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**NEMIS Technologies** NEMIS Technologies is a Swiss biotechnology company founded in 2018, specializing in rapid, lab-free microbiological detection solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nemis-technologies) NEMIS Technologies is a Swiss biotechnology company founded in 2018, specializing in rapid, lab-free microbiological detection solutions. *Founded* 2018 Waedenswil, Switzerland **$6.1M** last round Apr 2024
- 50 [**SIMPLE planet** Simple Planet Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-planet) Simple Planet Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2021 Seoul, South Korea **$6.0M** last round Jan 2024

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