CellX
CellX is a food technology company that develops cell-cultivated meat products as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal agriculture. The company has created lab-grown meat products including kebabs and tofu incorporating minced lab-grown meat, and has developed cell-cultivated beef products using 3D bioprinting technology. CellX focuses on producing cultivated meat that replicates the taste, texture, and…
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CellX is a food technology company that develops cell-cultivated meat products as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal agriculture. The company has created lab-grown meat products including kebabs and tofu incorporating minced lab-grown meat, and has developed cell-cultivated beef products using 3D bioprinting technology. CellX focuses on producing cultivated meat that replicates the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of traditional meat without the environmental impact of livestock farming, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption. The company's mission is encapsulated in its tagline "Eat Meat, Not Animals," reflecting its goal of providing consumers with real meat products that do not require animal slaughter. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Minhang, China, CellX has raised approximately $25.7 million in Series A funding from investors including Agronomics, Purple Orange Ventures, Humboldt Fund, Zhen Fund, Lever VC, Sky9 Capital, K2VC, Joyvio Ventures, and Better Bite Ventures, with a team of 24 employees.
Business model
3D Printing > Applications > Food > 3D Printed Meat,
Food Tech > Novel Foods > Food Products > Alternative Proteins > Meat Substitute > Lab Grown,
Food & Beverage Products > Grocery & Staples > Meat Products > Multi-category > Lab Grown
Founders & team highlights
Founder with Prior Funding,
Serial Founder
Team background
Company Wise > Boston Consulting Group,
College Wise > Wharton School, Stanford University
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