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Finless Foods

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129 people in our graph share verified history with the Finless Foods team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ryan Laurinunlockedknows Brandon Chen · together at UC Irvine (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via The Scripps Research Institute
×2knows the team · via UC Irvine
knows the team · via Finless Foods
×4knows the team · via University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
knows the team · via Genomatica

Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks. The company uses cellular agriculture to produce cultured fish for the consumer food market.

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Founders & leadership

BCBrandon Chen
Brandon CheninCo-Founder & CEOBrandon Chen holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and molecular genetics and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, along with postdoctoral training in cell biology and bioinformatics at The Scripps Research Institute. Prior to co-founding Finless Foods, he led research and development teams at Snap Bio, CODA Genomics, and Genomatica, working on anti-cancer drug discovery, therapeutic biologics, and bio-based chemicals respectively.
BWBrian Wyrwas
Brian WyrwasinCo-Founder & CSO
MSMichael Selden
Michael SeldeninCo-Founder & Advisor

Investors · 16

At One VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $5M
Aurum Venture PartnersPleasanton
Babel VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $3M
Blue Horizon CorporationZurich
Blue Revolution Investments G.P.Bergen
Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M
Endurance28San Francisco
Japan AngelsTokyovia Colin Magne · inferred
Joyance PartnersBerlin
Magic HourNew York
Sand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M
Social StartsSan Francisco
VU Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $200K – $1M
HumboldtreportedNew York · $100K – $5M
Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M
Toba CapitalreportedIrvine · $1M – $10M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$34M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Finless Foods went on to found or lead other companies.

Yuki ShiratoAngel InvestorFounded BraidBrandon ChenCo-Founder & CEOFounded Snap Bio

In the news

Finless Foods on Republic – Reg CF Investment Crowdfunding Raise Feedblog.seedstage.ai · Apr 2026Finless Foods Raises $34M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Mar 2022Finless Foods Raises $34M in Series B Funding to Nationally Launch Plant-Based Tuna in 2022 and Complete Construction of Cell-Cultured Bluefin Tuna Pilot Plantbusinesswire.com · Mar 2022Lab-Grown Fish Company Finless Foods Raises $3.5M Seed Funding to Bring Clean Biotech Tuna to Marketlivekindly.com · Jun 2018Finless Foods Raises $3.5 Million in Seed Funding To Grow Cultured Fish | by Ahmed Khan | CellAgri | Mediummedium.com · Jun 2018Cellular Biology Seafood Startup Finless Foods Raises $3.5M in Seedfinsmes.com · Jun 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Finless Foods do?
Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks. The company uses cellular agriculture to produce cultured fish for the consumer food market.
Who founded Finless Foods?
Finless Foods was founded by Brandon Chen, Brian Wyrwas, Michael Selden.
Who are Finless Foods's investors?
Finless Foods's investors include At One Ventures, Aurum Venture Partners, Babel Ventures, Blue Horizon Corporation, Blue Revolution Investments G.P., Draper Associates, Endurance28, Japan Angels and 8 more.
How much funding has Finless Foods raised?
Finless Foods has disclosed $34M raised across 1 round.