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Better Meat

West Sacramento, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Founders & leadership

Better Meat was founded in 2018 by Paul Shapiro.

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Paul ShapiroFounder
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Nikhil PrasharExecutive
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Stu StrumwasserNamed on SEC filing
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Brian OttensNamed on SEC filing
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Milena EsherickNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Glenn HickmanBoard director
SJSteve Jurvetson
Steve Jurvetsonin𝕏Board directorCo-founder of Future Ventures
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Beena GoldenbergBoard director
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Pamela MarroneBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$37M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2025

$31.4MraisedNov 2025 · 30 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Glenn HickmanDirector
  • Beena GoldenbergDirector
  • Paul ShapiroExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nikhil PrasharExecutive Officer
  • Pamela MarroneDirector
  • Steve JurvetsonDirector
Offering amount
$31.6M
Amount sold
$31.4M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.6MraisedMar 2020 · 31 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul ShapiroExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stu StrumwasserDirector
  • Brian OttensDirector
  • Milena EsherickDirector
Offering amount
$9.8M
Amount sold
$5.6M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Better Meat?
Better Meat was founded by Paul Shapiro in 2018.
Who are Better Meat's investors?
Better Meat's investors include Future Ventures.
How much funding has Better Meat raised?
Better Meat has disclosed $37M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Better Meat headquartered?
Better Meat is headquartered in West Sacramento, US.