SuperMeat
Develops cultivated chicken meat grown directly from animal cells using bioreactor technology, targeting sustainable and animal-friendly protein production.
- CEO / Founder
- Ido Savir
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $18.5M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Agronomics; New Crop Capital; Stray Dog Capital; Israel Innovation Authority; PHW; Ajinomoto; Good Startup; Milk & Honey Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cultivated chicken meat grown directly from animal cells, targeting commercial production at $11.79/lb.
Technological Advantage
Claims advantages in scalable cultivated meat production with lower environmental impact; verified through partnerships (e.g., Ajinomoto) and pilot facility 'The Chicken'. Defensibility likely via trade secrets and proprietary processes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers cultivated chicken meat with a 50% lower carbon footprint vs conventional chicken, targeting production costs as low as $11.79/lb at scale, enabling sustainable protein without animal slaughter.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on cultivated poultry (chicken and turkey) with a B2B platform for scalability, unlike competitors targeting beef or broader meat types; leverages partnerships for cost reduction and regulatory advancement.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Food companies, restaurants, and consumers seeking sustainable meat alternatives
Industry Verticals
Food and Beverage; Biotechnology; Sustainable Agriculture
Competitors
Aleph Farms, Mosa Meat
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employee count grew 6% last year; targeting production costs of $11.79–$13.4/lb at 25,000L bioreactor scale.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2015; Raised $3M seed round in 2018; Opened world's first cultivated chicken restaurant in Tel Aviv in 2020; Partnered with Ajinomoto in 2020; Unveiled cultivated turkey cold cuts in 2022; Released LCA showing 50% lower carbon footprint in 2024
Notable Customers
Not publicly disclosed