Meati Foods
Founded 2017 · 90 employees on LinkedIn · 18 known investors
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Meati produces meat alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, offering a plant-based protein source with complete amino acids and additional nutritional benefits. The company serves consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional meat products.
Founders & leadership
Meati Foods was founded in 2017 by Tyler Huggins.
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Tyler HugginsinCEO and Co-Founder2016–2024Tyler Huggins has a background in environmental engineering and has worked on scaling frontier technologies from early-stage development through large-scale deployment. At Meati Foods, he applies this experience to mycelium-based meat alternative production, focusing on water efficiency and land management systems.
Investors · 18
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Better Ventures Central LlcOakland · $500K – $1.5M
Bluestein VenturesChicago
Fifty YearsSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
Joyance PartnersBerlin
Social StartsSan Francisco
The March GroupDavis
Toba CapitalIrvine · $1M – $10M
Unovis Asset ManagementSan Franciscovia Dan Altschuler Malek · inferred
Acre Venture Partnersreported · 3 sourcesSanta Monica · $100K – $10M
Congruent Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
CPP InvestmentsreportedToronto
Cultivate NextreportedEl Segundo
Grosvenor Food & AgTechreportedLondon
Prelude VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Wellington ManagementreportedBoston · $5M – $50M
Also in the syndicate · 3
GrosvenorRevolution GrowthleadTao Capital
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$150M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2020–2024
- Undisclosed amountC-1 funding roundMay 2024
Grosvenor Food & AgTech (lead)
Source ↗ - $150MSeries CJul 2022 · 2 sources
Revolution Growth (lead), CPP Investments, Cultivate Next, Grosvenor, Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Wellington Management
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AOct 2020
Acre Venture Partners (lead), Congruent Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Tao Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
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Instacart72 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
LIVEKINDLY67 shared keywordsLIVEKINDLY operates flagship physical destinations combining plant-based dining, boutique stores for sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and wellness products, plus spa treatments and culinary classes. The venues target consumers interested in sustainable, plant-based living, with locations planned in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, London, and Dubai.
Food5262 shared keywordsFood52 is a food, home and lifestyle digital media and e-commerce platform sold in a 2026 Chapter 11 auction.
Tastingtable60 shared keywordsTasting Table is a food and beverage media brand that publishes original recipes, dining guides, culinary news, and expert-backed content for home cooks and food enthusiasts. The publication serves a global audience through informative articles, product reviews, celebrity chef interviews, and cultural explorations of cuisine and ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Meati Foods do?
- Meati produces meat alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, offering a plant-based protein source with complete amino acids and additional nutritional benefits. The company serves consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional meat products.
- Who founded Meati Foods?
- Meati Foods was founded by Tyler Huggins in 2017.
- Who are Meati Foods's investors?
- Meati Foods's investors include Better Ventures Central Llc, Bluestein Ventures, Fifty Years, Joyance Partners, Social Starts, The March Group, Toba Capital, Unovis Asset Management and 7 more.
- How much funding has Meati Foods raised?
- Meati Foods has disclosed $150M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.