What is Wild Type?
Wildtype is at the forefront of cellular agriculture, dedicated to producing cultivated seafood. Founded in 2016 and based in the United States, the company's mission is to offer consumers delicious cuts of popular seafood without the need for traditional fishing or fish farming. This approach addresses growing concerns about sustainability and the environmental impact of global food supply chains.
How much funding has Wild Type raised?
Wild Type has raised a total of $100M across 1 funding round:
Series B
$100M
Series B (2022): $100M with participation from S2G Ventures, Bezos Expeditions, Cargill, Temasek, Charles River Ventures, FootPrint Coalition, L Catterton, and Spark Capital
Key Investors in Wild Type
S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures is a multi-stage food and agriculture venture fund investing in entrepreneurs whose products and services meet the shifting demands for healthy and sustainable food. S2G looks for companies that can take leadership positions in emerging and fast growing markets in the food and agriculture sector.
Bezos Expeditions
Bezos Expeditions is an investment firm founded by Jeff Bezos that focuses on a diverse range of sectors including technology, healthcare, and space exploration. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative companies such as Airbnb, Uber, and Twitter.
Cargill
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation is a leading processor and distributor of fresh beef, pork and turkey, plus cooked and marinated meats. Representing more than a dozen major brands that are sold in both retail and foodservice channels, Cargill Meat Solutions is committed to providing great-tasting meat to our customers and consumers around the world.
What's next for Wild Type?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and strategic investment signal a strong market validation for Wild Type's cultivated seafood technology. This capital infusion is expected to accelerate the company's growth, potentially enabling expansion of production capabilities, further research and development into new seafood varieties, and broader market penetration. The focus on strategic investment suggests partnerships and collaborations may also be on the horizon as Wild Type aims to disrupt the seafood industry.
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