# Top 50 Plant-Based Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded plant-Based startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $6.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Impossible Foods** Impossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impossible-foods) Impossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O. *Founded* 2011 Redwood City, United States **$1.2B** last round Nov 2021
- 2 [**Picketa Systems** Picketa Systems is a Canadian agtech startup based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, founded in 2020 by four engineering students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/picketa-systems) Picketa Systems is a Canadian agtech startup based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, founded in 2020 by four engineering students. *Founded* 2020 Fredericton, Canada **$1.1B** last round Jun 2026
- 3 [**Proxima Fusion** Proxima Fusion is a European fusion energy company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2023 as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proxima-fusion) Proxima Fusion is a European fusion energy company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2023 as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics. *Founded* 2023 Munich, Germany **$636M** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**Lunar Energy** Lunar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lunar-energy) Lunar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Mountain View, United States **$334M** last round Feb 2026
- 5 [**Califia Farms** Califia Farms is a prominent plant-based beverage company founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl and a farmer’s co-op from California's San Joaquin Valley.](https://millionrounds.com/company/califia-farms) Califia Farms is a prominent plant-based beverage company founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl and a farmer’s co-op from California's San Joaquin Valley. *Founded* 2010 Los Angeles, United States **$325M** last round Jan 2020
- 6 [**Modern Meadow** INNOVERATM is the transformative material crafted using plant- based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled rubber, resulting in over 80% renewable carbon content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modern-meadow) INNOVERATM is the transformative material crafted using plant- based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled rubber, resulting in over 80% renewable carbon content. *Founded* 2011 Nutley, United States **$181M** last round Apr 2021
- 7 [**Gecko Robotics** Gecko Robotics is an innovative AI and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gecko-robotics) Gecko Robotics is an innovative AI and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. *Founded* 2013 Pittsburgh, United States **$174M** last round Jan 2026
- 8 [**Terabase Energy** Terabase Energy is a solar technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terabase-energy) Terabase Energy is a solar technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Berkeley, United States **$130M** last round Mar 2025
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**PVcase** PVcase is a prominent Lithuanian solar technology company that specializes in providing an end-to-end AutoCAD-based software platform for designing, estimating,](https://millionrounds.com/company/pvcase) PVcase is a prominent Lithuanian solar technology company that specializes in providing an end-to-end AutoCAD-based software platform for designing, estimating, *Founded* 2017 Vilnius, Lithuania **$100M** last round Jul 2023
- 11 [**NotCO** NotCo, founded in 2015 in Santiago, Chile, is a leading food-technology company specializing in plant-based products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notco) NotCo, founded in 2015 in Santiago, Chile, is a leading food-technology company specializing in plant-based products. *Founded* 2015 Penalolen, Chile **$100M** last round Dec 2022
- 12 [**OZiva** OZiva is India’s first certified clean nutrition brand, established in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oziva) OZiva is India’s first certified clean nutrition brand, established in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Mumbai, India **$91M** last round Feb 2026
- 13 [**Renmatix** Renmatix is a plant ingredient innovation company that specializes in converting biomass into sustainable materials using its proprietary Plantrose® technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renmatix) Renmatix is a plant ingredient innovation company that specializes in converting biomass into sustainable materials using its proprietary Plantrose® technology. *Founded* 2007 Wayne, United States **$89M** last round Sept 2016
- 14 [**Notpla** Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notpla) Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$89M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Steelhead Technologies** Steelhead Technologies is a private software company based in Calumet, Michigan, founded in 2020/2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/steelhead-technologies) Steelhead Technologies is a private software company based in Calumet, Michigan, founded in 2020/2021. *Founded* 2021 Calumet Township, United States **$84M** last round Dec 2025
- 16 [**Kate Farms** Kate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kate-farms) Kate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children. *Founded* 2010 Goleta, United States **$75M** last round Sept 2022
- 17 [**ALOHA** Aloha is a USDA organic, clean, plant-based, sustainable food & beverage B-corporation](https://millionrounds.com/company/aloha) Aloha is a USDA organic, clean, plant-based, sustainable food & beverage B-corporation *Founded* 2017 Littleton, United States **$73M** last round Apr 2025
- 18 [**Beyond Meat** Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-meat) Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat. *Founded* 2009 El Segundo, United States **$72M** last round Dec 2017
- 19 [**Green Monday** Green Monday is a Hong Kong-based social venture group founded in 2012, dedicated to promoting sustainable, plant-based living.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-monday) Green Monday is a Hong Kong-based social venture group founded in 2012, dedicated to promoting sustainable, plant-based living. *Founded* 2012 Hong Kong SAR China **$70M** last round Sept 2020
- 20 [**Daring Foods** Daring Foods provides plant-based chicken products as a food alternative.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daring-foods) Daring Foods provides plant-based chicken products as a food alternative. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$65M** last round Oct 2021
- 21 [**Nitricity** Nitricity is a climate-tech agri startup founded in 2018 by Stanford University graduates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nitricity) Nitricity is a climate-tech agri startup founded in 2018 by Stanford University graduates. *Founded* 2018 Fremont, United States **$64M** last round Sept 2025
- 22 [**Plant Prefab** Plant Prefab is a Southern California-based prefabricated custom home builder focused on sustainable design and operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plant-prefab) Plant Prefab is a Southern California-based prefabricated custom home builder focused on sustainable design and operations. *Founded* 2016 Rialto, United States **$63M** last round Mar 2026
- 23 [**Feastables** Feastables is a snacking brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feastables) Feastables is a snacking brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Chicago, United States **$60M** last round Feb 2024
- 24 [**ZE Energy** ZE Energy is a Paris-based independent renewable energy producer founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ze-energy) ZE Energy is a Paris-based independent renewable energy producer founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$59M** last round Nov 2024
- 25 [**Future Farm** Future Farm Provides Supply of Plant-Based Food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/future-farm) Future Farm Provides Supply of Plant-Based Food. *Founded* 2019 Santa Monica, United States **$58M** last round Nov 2021
- 26 [**Nxtfood** Nxtfood develops plant-based alternatives to meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nxtfood) Nxtfood develops plant-based alternatives to meat. *Founded* 2019 Lille, France **$58M** last round Sept 2025
- 27 [**Iron Ox** Iron Ox is a Y Combinator-backed AgTech company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iron-ox) Iron Ox is a Y Combinator-backed AgTech company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 San Carlos, United States **$53M** last round Sept 2021
- 28 [**v2food** V2food is a plant-based meat company that produces legume-based meat alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/v2food) V2food is a plant-based meat company that produces legume-based meat alternatives. *Founded* 2019 Sydney, Australia **$52M** last round Jul 2025
- 29 [**Protix** Protix is a leading manufacturer and supplier of insect-based ingredients, primarily from the black soldier fly, for animal feed, pet food, and plant care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/protix) Protix is a leading manufacturer and supplier of insect-based ingredients, primarily from the black soldier fly, for animal feed, pet food, and plant care. *Founded* 2009 Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands **$51M** last round Jun 2017
- 30 [**SafetyChain Software** SafetyChain Software is a leading Digital Plant Management Platform tailored for food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/safetychain-software) SafetyChain Software is a leading Digital Plant Management Platform tailored for food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. *Founded* 2011 Laguna Beach, United States **$50M** last round Oct 2021
- 31 [**Phaidra** Phaidra is a Seattle-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phaidra) Phaidra is a Seattle-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Seattle, United States **$50M** last round Oct 2025
- 32 [**Terrana Biosciences** Terrana's novel technology platform enables resilient agriculture for a rapidly changing world through RNA-based plant health solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrana-biosciences) Terrana's novel technology platform enables resilient agriculture for a rapidly changing world through RNA-based plant health solutions. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United States **$50M** last round Jul 2025
- 33 [**Elicit Plant** Elicit Plant is a French agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing phytosterol-based biostimulants to improve crop resilience ag](https://millionrounds.com/company/elicit-plant) Elicit Plant is a French agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017, focused on developing phytosterol-based biostimulants to improve crop resilience ag *Founded* 2017 Moulins-sur-Tardoire, France **$48M** last round Nov 2024
- 34 [**BioticNRG** BioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioticnrg) BioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting. *Founded* 2022 Ipswich, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jul 2024
- 35 [**BioPak** BioPak is a leader in environmentally sustainable packaging solutions for the foodservice industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biopak) BioPak is a leader in environmentally sustainable packaging solutions for the foodservice industry. *Founded* 2006 Bondi Junction, Australia **$45M** last round Dec 2022
- 36 [**Simple Feast** Simple Feast is an organic, plant-based food company founded in 2014 in Denmark.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-feast) Simple Feast is an organic, plant-based food company founded in 2014 in Denmark. *Founded* 2015 Kobenhavn, Denmark **$45M** last round Sept 2019
- 37 [**Veggie Grill** Veggie Grill, a West Coast restaurant, provides plant-based food including hot sandwiches and burgers, entrée salads, soups and deserts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veggie-grill) Veggie Grill, a West Coast restaurant, provides plant-based food including hot sandwiches and burgers, entrée salads, soups and deserts. *Founded* 2006 Los Angeles, United States **$42M** last round Oct 2016
- 38 [**Urban Remedy** Urban Remedy is a certified organic, plant-based food company founded in 2009 by Neka Pasquale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urban-remedy) Urban Remedy is a certified organic, plant-based food company founded in 2009 by Neka Pasquale. *Founded* 2010 Richmond, United States **$41M** last round Jul 2021
- 39 [**Strong Roots** Strong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strong-roots) Strong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now. *Founded* 2015 Dublin, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jun 2023
- 40 [**Kite Hill** Kite Hill is a plant-based food company founded in 2010 by vegan chef Tal Ronnen, cheesemaker Monte Casino, and biochemist Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kite-hill) Kite Hill is a plant-based food company founded in 2010 by vegan chef Tal Ronnen, cheesemaker Monte Casino, and biochemist Dr. *Founded* 2010 Hayward, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2018
- 41 [**traceless materials** traceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/traceless-materials) traceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. *Founded* 2020 Hamburg, Germany **$39M** last round Sept 2023
- 42 [**HappyVore** HappyVore is a French foodtech startup founded in 2019, originally known as Les Nouveaux Fermiers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/happyvore) HappyVore is a French foodtech startup founded in 2019, originally known as Les Nouveaux Fermiers. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$37M** last round Jun 2022
- 43 [**Rivan Industries** Rivan Industries is a London-based startup focused on renewable energy and synthetic fuels, founded in 2024 by Harvey Hodd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivan-industries) Rivan Industries is a London-based startup focused on renewable energy and synthetic fuels, founded in 2024 by Harvey Hodd. *Founded* 2023 Lewisham, United Kingdom **$36M** last round Dec 2025
- 44 [**Kinish** Kinish Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinish) Kinish Inc. *Founded* 2023 Tokyo, Japan **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 45 [**IUNU** IUNU is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iunu) IUNU is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Seattle, United States **$34M** last round Apr 2025
- 46 [**PlantSwitch** PlantSwitch is a bioplastics manufacturing company founded in January 2020 by Dillon Baxter and Maxime Blandin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plantswitch) PlantSwitch is a bioplastics manufacturing company founded in January 2020 by Dillon Baxter and Maxime Blandin. *Founded* 2020 Miami, United States **$33M** last round Oct 2026
- 47 [**Project Eaden** PROJECT EADEN is a Berlin-based food technology company founded in 2022, specializing in ultra-realistic plant-based meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/project-eaden) PROJECT EADEN is a Berlin-based food technology company founded in 2022, specializing in ultra-realistic plant-based meat. *Founded* 2022 Berlin, Germany **$31M** last round Jul 2026
- 48 [**Hippo Harvest** Hippo Harvest is a private controlled-environment agriculture company founded in 2019, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hippo-harvest) Hippo Harvest is a private controlled-environment agriculture company founded in 2019, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. *Founded* 2019 Pescadero, United States **$30M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**InnerPlant** InnerPlant is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, founded in 2018 by Shely Aronov and Rod Kumimoto.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innerplant) InnerPlant is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, founded in 2018 by Shely Aronov and Rod Kumimoto. *Founded* 2018 Davis, United States **$30M** last round Jul 2024
- 50 [**MiAlgae** MiAlgae is a Scottish biotechnology company founded in 2016, based in Edinburgh.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mialgae) MiAlgae is a Scottish biotechnology company founded in 2016, based in Edinburgh. *Founded* 2016 Currie, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Mar 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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