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Current Foods

AcquiredYC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 18 employees · 7 known investors

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Current Foods produces plant-based and biotech-derived seafood products, including raw tuna and smoked salmon alternatives, designed to compete on flavor, nutritional profile, cost, and supply reliability. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable seafood options without sacrificing taste or health benefits.

Also known as Kuleana

Climate TechHealthtechClimateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Current Foods was founded in 2019 by Jacek Prus.

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Jacek PrusinFounder2020–2023Jacek Prus founded and led Current Foods until its acquisition in 2023, and previously established the ProVeg Incubator, an accelerator supporting alternative protein companies.

Investors · 7

Union Grove Venture PartnersChapel Hill
VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $250K – $50M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Astanor VenturesreportedLuxembourg, Grand-Duchy Of Luxembourg
Electric Feel Ventures LlcreportedMiami
GreatPoint VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $20M
Lombardstreet VenturesreportedWoodside · $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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In the news

Current Foods Raises $18 Million To Accelerate The Expansion Of The ‘Beyond Meat Of Seafood’ Across B2B And Retailforbes.com · Jun 2023Wicked Kitchen buys Current Foodsjust-food.com · May 2023Current Foods Closes $18M Seed Funding Roundfinsmes.com · Jul 2022Alt-seafood startup reels in $18 million investment | Food Business Newsfoodbusinessnews.net · Jun 2022Current Foods Closes $18 Million Seed Round to Transform Its Seafood Alternative Into a Seafood Frontrunnerglobenewswire.com · Jun 2022Current Foods Raises $18 Million To Accelerate The Expansion Of The ‘Beyond Meat Of Seafood’ Across B2B And Retailforbes.com · Jun 2022Kuleana tuna: The 100 Best Inventions of 2021 | TIMEtime.com · Nov 2021Beyond the burger: chicken, fish and pork made from plants - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Current Foods do?
Current Foods produces plant-based and biotech-derived seafood products, including raw tuna and smoked salmon alternatives, designed to compete on flavor, nutritional profile, cost, and supply reliability. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable seafood options without sacrificing taste or health benefits.
Who founded Current Foods?
Current Foods was founded by Jacek Prus in 2019.
Who are Current Foods's investors?
Current Foods's investors include Union Grove Venture Partners, VentureSouq, Y Combinator, Astanor Ventures, Electric Feel Ventures Llc, GreatPoint Ventures, Lombardstreet Ventures.
Where is Current Foods headquartered?
Current Foods is headquartered in San Francisco, US.