# Mission Barns

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mission-barns

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Berkeley, US
- Website: www.missionbarns.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 6, 2021)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Mission Barns, Inc. is a Berkeley-based company focused on cultivating sustainable meat alternatives through an innovative technology that minimizes animal harm, offering a unique range of cultivated pork products.Founded in 2018 in Berkeley, US, Mission Barns, Inc. specializes in cultivated meat products without animal harm. The company was founded by individuals with backgrounds in innovative food solutions. As of March 28, 2023, Mission Barns raised USD 20.56 mn in a SERIES A funding round, primarily from investors like Better Ventures and Global Founders Capital. The total amount raised to date is USD 20.56 mn, with a current company valuation of USD 84.965 mn.Mission Barns specializes in cultivating real meat products without the need for animal harm, utilizing a unique process that starts with a small sample taken from pigs. Their primary offerings include cultivated pork meatballs, bacon, pepperoni, chorizo, and sausage, which combine cultivated pork fat with plant proteins for enhanced flavor and sustainability. These products appeal to health-conscious individuals and environmentally-minded customers and are available at various retail locations, including Sprouts Farmers Market and Fiorella.Mission Barns generates revenue through direct sales of its cultivated meat products to retailers and food service establishments. The company partners with grocery stores and restaurants to facilitate the distribution of offerings such as Mission Fat™. Their pricing plans are competitive within the alternative protein market, targeting both B2B clients and direct consumers. Transactions occur through wholesale agreements with retailers or direct purchases from customers, ensuring a steady revenue flow as demand for sustainable meat options increases.In 2023, Mission Barns, Inc. plans to expand its product line with new offerings and aims to enter additional geographic markets. The company intends to utilize its recent funding of USD 20.56 mn from the SERIES A round to support these initiatives, focusing on developing new meat products and enhancing its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 6, 2021, $21M — Point Nine, Better Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Gaingels, Cantos Ventures, Joyance Partners, Lever VC, Green Monday Ventures, Humboldt Fund, Mudcake, Enfini Investments, Prithvi Ventures, Blue Ledge Capital, Gullspång Re:food
- Seed, Nov 27, 2018, $3.5M — Better Ventures, Cantos Ventures, Purple Orange Ventures, Tectonic Capital

## Investors

- Better Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Cantos Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cantos-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Purple Orange Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/purple-orange-ventures) — Seed
- Tectonic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tectonic-capital) — Seed
- Point Nine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/point-nine) — Series A
- Global Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-founders-capital) — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series A
- Joyance Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/joyance-partners) — Series A
- Lever VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lever-vc) — Series A
- Green Monday Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/green-monday-ventures) — Series A
- Humboldt Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/humboldt-fund) — Series A
- Mudcake (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mudcake) — Series A
- Enfini Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enfini-investments) — Series A
- Prithvi Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prithvi-ventures) — Series A
- Blue Ledge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-ledge-capital) — Series A
- Gullspång Re:food (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gullspang-re-food) — Series A