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Ten Lives

YC S22

San Francisco, US · 6 employees · 2 known investors

Ten Lives produces sustainable protein-based cat snacks and food made through fermentation instead of animal farming, reducing environmental impact and animal harm. The company targets cat owners seeking healthier, environmentally responsible pet nutrition alternatives.

Also known as Terraferma Foods

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

VMVicki Mo
Vicki MoinFounderVicki Mo holds an MS in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning from Columbia University and has experience in machine learning model development and product shipping across digital and physical domains.
RYRuby Yu
Ruby YuinFounderRuby Yu holds a BA and PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University and has spent over a decade researching gene expression across various organisms, with expertise in high-throughput genetic screening approaches.

Investors · 2

JetstreamSan Francisco
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

'It's really bad this year': Ten Lives Club raises funds to combat 'kitten crisis'wkbw.com · Aug 2025Ten Lives Club will put 'every penny' of $377,000 raised for Bills kicker Tyler Bass toward caring for catsbuffalonews.com · Feb 2024'A transformational moment for them': Ten Lives Club raises $284,000 in honor of Tyler Bassyahoo.com · Jan 2024🐱 Ten Lives - Sustainable Cat Foodycombinator.com · Jul 2022Ten Lives Club cat rescue attempts to make up for pandemic caused lost fundingwkbw.com · Nov 2020Donate - Ten Livestenlives.com.au · Jul 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Ten Lives do?
Ten Lives produces sustainable protein-based cat snacks and food made through fermentation instead of animal farming, reducing environmental impact and animal harm. The company targets cat owners seeking healthier, environmentally responsible pet nutrition alternatives.
Who founded Ten Lives?
Ten Lives was founded by Vicki Mo, Ruby Yu.
Who are Ten Lives's investors?
Ten Lives's investors include Jetstream, Y Combinator.
Where is Ten Lives headquartered?
Ten Lives is headquartered in San Francisco, US.