MeaTech 3D Ltd.
Develops 3D bioprinting technology for cultivated meat production, enabling whole-cut steaks and seafood with realistic texture, reducing reliance on animal agriculture.
- CEO / Founder
- Arik Kaufman
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $47.0M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Ashton Kutcher; Guy Oseary; EL Capital Investments; CULT Food Science
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D bioprinting technology; cultivated beef products (Omakase Beef Morsels); cultivated seafood (grouper fish); bio-inks and cell lines
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3D bioprinting technology enables the creation of whole-cut cultivated meat with realistic texture and marbling, a capability that competitors have yet to achieve at scale. The company holds patents on physical manipulation of cultured muscle tissue and has filed provisional patents for novel bioprinting methods, providing a defensible IP position. While the technology is replicable in principle, the combination of bioprinting expertise, cell line development, and scale-up experience creates a significant barrier to entry.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables food manufacturers to produce whole-cut cultivated meat with realistic texture and marbling, reducing production time and cost compared to traditional cultured meat methods, while offering a sustainable, slaughter-free alternative.
How They Differentiate
Unlike Aleph Farms and Mosa Meat which use scaffolding or other methods, MeaTech/Steakholder Foods uses proprietary 3D bioprinting to create whole-cut meat with marbling, achieving a 104g steak and 3D-printed fish fillets, offering a more scalable and texture-accurate solution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Food manufacturers, meat producers, and alternative protein companies seeking scalable cultivated meat production
Industry Verticals
Food & Beverage; Alternative Protein; Cultivated Meat
Competitors
Aleph Farms; Upside Foods; Mosa Meat
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
MeaTech 3D Ltd. reported financial results for Q1 2022 and Q2 2022, announced a $6.5 million registered direct offering, received an investment from CULT Food Science Corp., and announced intention to establish a pilot plant in 2022. In collaboration with Umami Meats, it debuted the world's first 3D-printed cultivated grouper fish. The company changed its name to Steakholder Foods Ltd. in July 2022.
Major Milestones
2018: Founded; 2021: IPO on Nasdaq; 2022: Rebranded to Steakholder Foods; 2022: Printed 104g cultivated steak; 2022: Collaboration with Umami Meats; 2023: Patent approval in Canada
Notable Customers
Umami Meats