CPT Capital

CPT Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily focusing on the alternative protein sector, which includes plant-based proteins, recombinant proteins, and cell-based meat. CPT Capital aims to support visionary founders and drive innovation within the food and materials technology revolution, emphasizing the replacement of animals in the supply chain. In addition to its primary focus on alternative proteins, the firm also considers investments across various sectors, including healthcare, information technology, and consumer products, with a geographical reach that spans the United States, Israel, Europe, and Asia.

Lesley Farrah Dorwling-Carter

Senior Associate

Coco Hollamby

Investment Analyst

George Howard

Managing Director

Debbie Jones

CFO

Melody Violton

Senior Associate

52 past transactions

Shiru

Series B in 2024
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

CellRev

Seed Round in 2023
CellRev is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative bioprocessing technologies aimed at improving cell manufacturing for various applications, including cultured meat, cell therapy, and biologics. The company's proprietary technology enables a shift from traditional batch processing to continuous processing of adherent cells, significantly enhancing yield while reducing operating costs and capital expenditures. CellRev's unique cell detachment process, combined with a specially designed bioprocess, addresses critical challenges in manufacturing, such as cell aggregation, clumping, and detachment. This approach allows cell-based vaccine and therapy developers to streamline their production processes, eliminate serum usage, and overcome significant bottlenecks in the industry.

Change Bio

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Change Bio is a biotechnology company focused on upcycling carbon through fermentation processes. It specializes in converting waste methane into proteins, aiming to enhance affordability and reduce the carbon footprint of protein production. By transforming this greenhouse gas into valuable nutritional resources, Change Bio contributes to sustainable practices in various industries while promoting environmentally friendly solutions.

Enough

Series C in 2023
Enough is a technology spin-out from the University of Strathclyde focused on the development and commercialization of innovative mycoprotein-based food products. The company aims to enhance the sustainability of protein production by integrating its manufacturing processes into existing bio-refinery operations that produce bio-ethanol and animal feed. This approach not only optimizes the production of food but also contributes to a circular economy by utilizing resources efficiently. Enough's products are designed to be environmentally friendly, utilizing less water and generating lower carbon dioxide emissions. The fermentation process employed is zero-waste, resulting in food ingredients that provide all essential amino acids and are high in dietary fiber, making them viable substitutes for meat at a low cost.

PoLoPo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
PoLoPo is a biotech company focused on large-scale production of plant-based proteins and free amino acids. By utilizing directed metabolic engineering techniques, PoLoPo develops a specialized "superAA" plant that maximizes the natural capacity of plants to function as metabolite and protein factories. This innovative approach not only enhances the production of amino acids but also leads to a significant increase in the yield of proteins derived from plant organs. The company's efforts align with the growing demand for non-animal-derived proteins, promoting nutritious, climate-friendly food options for consumers.

Dextrous Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company established in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm specializes in developing AI-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. These robots assist in various tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing advanced automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes for its clients.

Liberation Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.

Equinom

Series D in 2022
Equinom is a food-tech company focused on developing sustainable, non-GMO plant-based ingredients through innovative agricultural practices and advanced technology. It addresses the challenge of inadequate crop production for human consumption, as many crops are traditionally grown for animal feed, requiring costly processing to make them suitable for food. By leveraging its proprietary Manna™ technology platform, Equinom employs artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of high-yield, naturally bred crops that enhance the taste, nutrition, and affordability of meat and dairy alternatives. This approach not only ensures quality and consumer satisfaction but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, critical for future food security in the face of climate change. Collaborating with various partners, Equinom has gained recognition as a reliable supplier of premium ingredients, supported by notable investors that bolster its position in the rapidly growing plant-based food market.

BioRaptor

Seed Round in 2022
BioRaptor is developing an operating system tailored for biotech and biopharma firms, focusing on empowering scientists through the use of artificial intelligence. The platform integrates and harmonizes data from various sources, enabling scientists to leverage this information to design more effective experiments and gain insights that enhance their understanding of experimental outcomes. By facilitating data-driven decision-making, BioRaptor aims to improve productivity and provide valuable insights that can accelerate the research and development processes within the biotech sector.

Hoxton Farms

Series A in 2022
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Avant Meats

Venture Round in 2022
Avant Meats is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of cell-based animal protein products, particularly fish and marine proteins. The company has developed an innovative platform that allows for the creation of nutritious and flavorful fish proteins directly from fish cells, eliminating the need for traditional methods such as raising, catching, or slaughtering animals. This approach enables the sustainable cultivation of animal-free proteins in a controlled environment, ensuring that the products are free from pollutants. Avant Meats aims to provide consumers with sustainable protein options for food, skincare, and functional applications, while also focusing on technology, product innovation, and the development of a robust intellectual property portfolio.

Liberation Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Liberation Labs is a biotechnology firm specializing in industrial agricultural biotechnology systems aimed at addressing the fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture. The company focuses on developing infrastructure that enables the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing at scale and competitive cost structures. By doing so, it supports biology innovators in their efforts to compete with traditional animal protein sources while ensuring that customers have access to nutritious food options.

Mozza

Venture Round in 2022
Mozza engages in developing the science to create real dairy cheese from plants. Its mission is to make cheese from plants that are indistinguishable from cheese that comes from animals. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Jinding Precision

Venture Round in 2022
Jinding Precision specializes in the production of automobile engines camshaft products such as pieces of gray cast iron and nodular cast iron automobile engine camshafts. Their products include casting camshaft blanks, casting camshaft assemblies, combined camshafts, and balance shafts.

New Culture

Series A in 2021
New Culture is a food and beverage company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in producing animal-free cheese using innovative methods that involve microflora to create dairy proteins. By focusing on sustainable and ethical practices, New Culture aims to revolutionize the cheese-making process, offering a variety of delicious and healthy cheese alternatives. Their products are designed to reduce dependency on animal agriculture while providing consumers with access to nutritious dairy-like options.

Shiru

Series A in 2021
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

Formo

Series A in 2021
Formo is a pioneering cellular agriculture company based in Europe that specializes in creating animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo develops real, nature-identical milk proteins, allowing for the production of clean dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers, particularly those seeking vegan food products. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into dairy proteins, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally friendly approach to dairy consumption.

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Series C in 2021
Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter. Selling in thousands of stores across the country, the Miyoko's brand has garnered loyalty, excitement, and passion since 2014..

Aleph Farms

Series B in 2021
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food technology company focused on sustainable animal product innovation through cellular agriculture. Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms has pioneered the development of lab-cultured meat, notably unveiling the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 and the first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021. The company utilizes proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technology to grow animal products directly from non-genetically modified cells, thereby eliminating the need for animal slaughter. Under its product brand, Aleph Cuts, Aleph Farms is set to launch the Petit Steak, which is produced from premium Angus cow cells. The company has been recognized for its commitment to climate leadership and sustainability, receiving accolades from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations for its net zero commitment made in 2020.

Aleph Farms

Series B in 2021
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food technology company focused on sustainable animal product innovation through cellular agriculture. Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms has pioneered the development of lab-cultured meat, notably unveiling the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 and the first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021. The company utilizes proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technology to grow animal products directly from non-genetically modified cells, thereby eliminating the need for animal slaughter. Under its product brand, Aleph Cuts, Aleph Farms is set to launch the Petit Steak, which is produced from premium Angus cow cells. The company has been recognized for its commitment to climate leadership and sustainability, receiving accolades from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations for its net zero commitment made in 2020.

THIS

Series A in 2021
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that specializes in creating alternative meat products designed to appeal to meat lovers. The company focuses on developing items made from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide consumers with the sensory experience of traditional meat while ensuring that no animals are harmed in the process. The brand's offerings cater to those seeking satisfying meat alternatives, promoting a sustainable and ethical dietary choice.

Enough

Series B in 2021
Enough is a technology spin-out from the University of Strathclyde focused on the development and commercialization of innovative mycoprotein-based food products. The company aims to enhance the sustainability of protein production by integrating its manufacturing processes into existing bio-refinery operations that produce bio-ethanol and animal feed. This approach not only optimizes the production of food but also contributes to a circular economy by utilizing resources efficiently. Enough's products are designed to be environmentally friendly, utilizing less water and generating lower carbon dioxide emissions. The fermentation process employed is zero-waste, resulting in food ingredients that provide all essential amino acids and are high in dietary fiber, making them viable substitutes for meat at a low cost.

Imagindairy

Seed Round in 2021
Imagindairy specializes in producing animal-free dairy proteins, focusing on sustainability and health without sacrificing taste. The company employs advanced synthetic biology and an integrated production system to maximize milk protein output. Its range of products includes milk and other dairy alternatives, providing consumers with affordable options that replace traditional animal-based dairy. By leveraging deep technology, Imagindairy aims to nourish the world while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Bluu Seafood

Seed Round in 2021
Bluu Seafood is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercial production of cultivated seafood derived from fish cells. The company aims to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood, ensuring that its products are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By utilizing innovative food technology, Bluu Seafood seeks to deliver fish products that do not harm animals or contribute to the depletion of fragile ocean ecosystems, aligning with growing consumer demand for responsible food sources. This approach allows Bluu Seafood to cater to customers seeking sustainable seafood options while promoting a more ethical food industry.

Redefine Meat

Series A in 2021
Redefine Meat Ltd. is a company that specializes in producing animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focusing on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef products. Utilizing proprietary 3D printing technology, digital meat modeling, and innovative food formulations, Redefine Meat creates products that are derived from natural and sustainable ingredients. The company's approach caters to meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a more efficient and ethical way to produce meat without the use of animals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Redefine Meat aims to transform the meat industry by offering high-quality plant-based alternatives that appeal to both consumers and businesses.

CellRev

Seed Round in 2021
CellRev is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative bioprocessing technologies aimed at improving cell manufacturing for various applications, including cultured meat, cell therapy, and biologics. The company's proprietary technology enables a shift from traditional batch processing to continuous processing of adherent cells, significantly enhancing yield while reducing operating costs and capital expenditures. CellRev's unique cell detachment process, combined with a specially designed bioprocess, addresses critical challenges in manufacturing, such as cell aggregation, clumping, and detachment. This approach allows cell-based vaccine and therapy developers to streamline their production processes, eliminate serum usage, and overcome significant bottlenecks in the industry.

Hoxton Farms

Seed Round in 2021
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Matrix Food Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Matrix F.T. is built upon over a decade of industry leading experience in the design and manufacture of cell matrices to support all cell types. They create proprietary and custom-engineered nanofiber matrices and microcarriers that are animal-free, edible, and scalable.

Better Dairy

Seed Round in 2020
Better Dairy specializes in the production of animal-free dairy alternatives, utilizing precision fermentation and synthetic biology to create products that closely mimic traditional dairy items. By employing a fermentation process similar to brewing beer, the company is able to produce cheeses, yogurts, and ice creams that are molecularly identical to their conventional counterparts while entirely eliminating the use of animals. This innovative approach not only caters to consumers seeking dairy alternatives but also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional dairy farming. Better Dairy's commitment to sustainability and animal welfare positions it as a notable player in the dairy alternatives market.

Remilk

Series A in 2020
Remilk Ltd. is an Israeli food-tech company founded in 2019, specializing in the production of animal-free dairy products. The company utilizes microbial fermentation technology to create key ingredients found in cow's milk, aiming to replicate its flavor, nutritional composition, and functionality. By developing a milk substitute that mirrors traditional dairy, Remilk addresses both environmental concerns and animal welfare issues associated with conventional dairy production. Its innovative approach seeks to provide a sustainable alternative for businesses in the dairy industry.

Avant Meats

Seed Round in 2020
Avant Meats is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of cell-based animal protein products, particularly fish and marine proteins. The company has developed an innovative platform that allows for the creation of nutritious and flavorful fish proteins directly from fish cells, eliminating the need for traditional methods such as raising, catching, or slaughtering animals. This approach enables the sustainable cultivation of animal-free proteins in a controlled environment, ensuring that the products are free from pollutants. Avant Meats aims to provide consumers with sustainable protein options for food, skincare, and functional applications, while also focusing on technology, product innovation, and the development of a robust intellectual property portfolio.

Green Monday

Venture Round in 2020
Green Monday Holdings is a company based in Kowloon, Hong Kong, founded in 2012, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing plant-based pork substitute products and frozen meals. The company offers a variety of products under the OmniPork brand, including OmniPork Luncheon, OmniPork Strips, and OmniPork pearl dumplings, which serve as healthy, plant-based alternatives to traditional meat options. In addition to its product offerings, Green Monday operates a chain of vegetarian-focused retail outlets and cafes, promoting a healthier lifestyle. The company's mission also extends to encouraging sustainable living practices by advocating for reduced meat consumption, particularly through initiatives like "Meatless Monday."

Solar Foods

Series A in 2020
Solar Foods Ltd. is a food-tech startup based in Lappeenranta, Finland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing a sustainable protein called Solein, which serves as an alternative to animal-derived proteins. Solein is developed through a unique process that combines electricity, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to cultivate microbial biomass. This method utilizes gas fermentation, allowing the production of edible calories from hydrogen-oxidizing microbes without reliance on traditional agriculture, weather, or climate conditions. Solar Foods aims to provide nutritious food ingredients and plant-based meat alternatives that promote sustainability in food production.

Geltor

Series B in 2020
Geltor, Inc. is a biodesign company based in San Leandro, California, that specializes in producing bioactive, animal-free collagens and proteins for various applications in beauty, nutrition, and wellness. Established in 2015, Geltor offers innovative products such as Collume, which promotes skincare cellular regeneration and dermal synthesis, and HumaColl21, which enhances skin health by boosting collagen and elastin levels. Additionally, the company provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins designed for functional food and nutraceutical formulations. Geltor's products are sustainably cultivated and clinically validated, allowing businesses to create effective, plant-based solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

TurtleTree

Seed Round in 2020
TurtleTree Labs is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, established in 2019, that focuses on producing real milk from animal cells using innovative cell-based technology. The company aims to create a sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional dairy products, offering milk ingredients that are healthier for consumers and better for the environment. By utilizing mammary cells, TurtleTree's process allows for the production of clean milk and cultured milk products without the need for animals, thereby eliminating animal exploitation and reducing environmental impact. This approach not only addresses the demand for nutritious dairy alternatives but also aligns with the growing interest in sustainable food production practices.

Rebellyous Foods

Series A in 2020
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based meat alternatives, including chicken nuggets, patties, and strips. The company aims to make meat alternatives more accessible and affordable by implementing innovative food manufacturing technologies and processes designed for large-scale production. By utilizing high-throughput automation and energy-efficient manufacturing tools, Rebellyous Foods seeks to achieve price parity with traditional animal-based meats. Its products are primarily targeted at the food service market, including schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants, providing customers with protein-rich options that can replace animal-based meat on a broad scale.

Yofix

Series A in 2020
Yofix specializes in the development and manufacturing of dairy and soy-free fermented plant-based foods, focusing on prebiotic and probiotic products. The company offers a range of clean-label options, ensuring that their foods contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Made from a variety of nutritious raw materials such as cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, Yofix's products are designed to provide excellent taste and texture while maintaining competitive pricing and sustainability in their production processes. The initial product launched is a plant-based yogurt, with plans to expand the product line to include yogurt drinks, desserts, frozen yogurt, and ice cream bases, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional dairy products.

UPSIDE Foods

Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.

Gathered Foods

Series B in 2020
Gathered Foods produces plant-based products intended to provide an alternative to seafood and other plant-based proteins. Its plant-based seafood products are developed using a six-legume blend, including peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, and also seaweed, algae extract to create the umami flavor and natural taste without the use of dairy, gluten, or GMO, enabling consumers to enjoy seafood in a cruelty-free manner.

Good Catch

Series B in 2020
Good Catch specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives. It offers vegetarian shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties made of lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, and other legumes. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Formo

Seed Round in 2019
Formo is a pioneering cellular agriculture company based in Europe that specializes in creating animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo develops real, nature-identical milk proteins, allowing for the production of clean dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers, particularly those seeking vegan food products. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into dairy proteins, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally friendly approach to dairy consumption.

Shiru

Seed Round in 2019
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

BlueNalu

Series A in 2019
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the production and marketing of cell-based seafood products, cultivating fish tissue from cells to meet the growing global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability. By utilizing innovative techniques, BlueNalu produces healthy, safe, and tasty seafood dishes that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants. The company aims to support ocean diversity and sustainability, providing consumers and restaurants with trusted seafood options that align with ethical and environmental standards.

Algama

Series A in 2019
Algama is a food-tech company focused on developing sustainable food solutions through the use of microalgae. Established in 2013, Algama aims to address global food challenges by harnessing the nutritional and functional properties of algae to produce plant-based alternatives to animal products, such as eggs and meat. Its innovative platform also creates emulsifiers that help food manufacturers replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal-based foods. With a vision to feed 10 billion people by 2050 while preserving the planet, Algama is dedicated to making microalgae a key resource for the future of food. The company is recognized as a world leader in this sector and is supported by a range of prominent impact investors. Algama emphasizes the importance of making its products accessible, affordable, and appealing to consumers, while continually seeking talent and innovation to advance its mission.

Redefine Meat

Seed Round in 2019
Redefine Meat Ltd. is a company that specializes in producing animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focusing on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef products. Utilizing proprietary 3D printing technology, digital meat modeling, and innovative food formulations, Redefine Meat creates products that are derived from natural and sustainable ingredients. The company's approach caters to meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a more efficient and ethical way to produce meat without the use of animals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Redefine Meat aims to transform the meat industry by offering high-quality plant-based alternatives that appeal to both consumers and businesses.

New Culture

Seed Round in 2019
New Culture is a food and beverage company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in producing animal-free cheese using innovative methods that involve microflora to create dairy proteins. By focusing on sustainable and ethical practices, New Culture aims to revolutionize the cheese-making process, offering a variety of delicious and healthy cheese alternatives. Their products are designed to reduce dependency on animal agriculture while providing consumers with access to nutritious dairy-like options.

Motif

Series A in 2019
Motif develops plant-based food products designed to produce healthy food using genetic engineering and fermentation. Their food technologies enable CPG companies to develop plant-based alternatives that have the same meaty taste, appearance, and texture as their animal counterparts. They offer bioprocessing services, finished products, and food services.

Aleph Farms

Series A in 2019
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food technology company focused on sustainable animal product innovation through cellular agriculture. Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms has pioneered the development of lab-cultured meat, notably unveiling the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 and the first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021. The company utilizes proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technology to grow animal products directly from non-genetically modified cells, thereby eliminating the need for animal slaughter. Under its product brand, Aleph Cuts, Aleph Farms is set to launch the Petit Steak, which is produced from premium Angus cow cells. The company has been recognized for its commitment to climate leadership and sustainability, receiving accolades from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations for its net zero commitment made in 2020.

Brilliant Planet

Seed Round in 2018
Brilliant Planet focuses on the production of algal biomass as a sustainable solution for carbon sequestration at a gigaton scale. The company utilizes open-air pond-based systems to cultivate extensive quantities of microalgae on coastal desert land, employing a natural growth process that does not require fresh water. This innovative approach not only contributes to ocean and air health but also addresses the increasing demand for protein. By leveraging the potential of algae, Brilliant Planet offers an affordable and effective method for permanently and quantifiably removing carbon from the atmosphere.
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