The Better Meat Co.
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Aug 2025
Total raised
- $39M
Investors
- 8
About The Better Meat Co.
The Better Meat Co. is a US-based company specializing in the production of Rhiza mycoprotein, a clean-label ingredient derived from fungi.Founded in 2018 by Gus Pattillo, Joanna Bromley, and Paul Shapiro, The Better Meat Co. produces Rhiza mycoprotein, which serves as both a meat enhancer and a standalone protein source. In August 2025, The Better Meat Co. The Better Meat Co. specializes in producing Rhiza mycoprotein, a versatile and clean-label ingredient derived from mycelium. Rhiza is positioned as an all-natural, single-ingredient, whole food that serves as both a meat enhancer and a standalone protein source suitable for a variety of food applications. It offers a complete amino acid profile and boasts higher protein and fiber content compared to traditional meat products and other plant-based proteins. Rhiza targets food manufacturers, including restaurants and grocery chains, facilitating the development of healthier, plant-based, or meat-enhanced food items.The Better Meat Co. generates revenue through business-to-business partnerships, supplying Rhiza mycoprotein to food manufacturers and food service providers. The revenue model is based on bulk sales of Rhiza mycoprotein, with a focus on establishing long-term contracts to ensure consistent supply and pricing stability. Clients incorporate Rhiza into their offerings, enhancing nutritional profiles and meeting market demand for healthier food options, with pricing tailored to individual client needs based on volume requirements and product applications. The company is designing additional Rhiza-based products aimed at increasing its market presence. Furthermore, it intends to target expansion within the North American food market by mid-2023, focusing on partnerships with regional food manufacturers and exploring opportunities in international markets.
Who invested in The Better Meat Co.
8 investors across 3 rounds
See all investors in The Better Meat Co.
Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table, the rounds they joined, and how much each round raised.
Questions about The Better Meat Co.
Who invested in The Better Meat Co.?
The Better Meat Co. has 8 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has The Better Meat Co. raised?
The Better Meat Co. has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did The Better Meat Co. last raise money?
The Better Meat Co.'s most recent round on record is a Series A, in Aug 2025.
What does The Better Meat Co. do?
The Better Meat Co. is a food company.
Where is The Better Meat Co. headquartered?
The Better Meat Co. is headquartered in US.
Which VCs invest in companies like The Better Meat Co.?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back food companies at The Better Meat Co.'s stage. Their profiles are linked below.
VCs backing food startups at Series A
Raising like The Better Meat Co.? Find the right VCs.
Capital Atlas matches your startup to active investors by stage, sector and region.