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Calysta, Inc. competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Calysta, Inc. among alternative protein companies — ranked by similarity to what Calysta, Inc. actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Calysta, Inc.
Calysta, Inc. is a United States-based biotechnology company and world leader in cellular agriculture. The firm specializes in creating alternative proteins to support sustainable food systems.
Calysta, Inc. at a glance
Calysta, Inc. is an alternative protein company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $95.2M across the 4 funding rounds on record, 3 of them with a disclosed amount. Its most recent funding round raised $45.2M in June 2019. Xcout tracks 2 named people at Calysta, Inc., including Lori Giver, Ph.D. (Chief Science and Sustainability Officer).
Calysta, Inc. leadership
- Lori Giver, Ph.D.Chief Science and Sustainability Officer
- Alan Shaw, Ph.D.President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Calysta, Inc. funding rounds
At least $95.2M raised across the 4 rounds on record (3 with a disclosed amount). Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Form D filing | $45.2M | — | |
| Series D | $40M | 4 named | |
| Series B | $10M | 1 named | |
| Series A | Undisclosed | — |
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Top 12 Calysta, Inc. competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Calysta, Inc. by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Cellular Aquaculture
BlueNalu, Inc. is a San Diego-based food technology company that specializes in developing cell-cultivated seafood products, such as bluefin tuna toro, created directly from fish cells without traditional fishing.
Similar alternative protein company
Mission Barns, Inc. is a clean meat and cellular agriculture company headquartered in Berkeley, California, producing sustainable alternative meat products.
Clean Technology
Nutrinsic Corp. is a U.S. biotechnology company that develops microbial protein ingredients by using microorganisms to convert nutrients, including those recovered from wastewater, into protein biomass. Its products are intended for animal nutrition markets such as aquaculture, pet food, and livestock feed.
Agriculture
Ynsect is a French biotechnology company that farms insects, particularly mealworms, to produce protein and other ingredients for animal feed, pet food, aquaculture, and agricultural applications. It serves feed manufacturers, farmers, and other customers seeking alternative, lower-impact protein and fertilizer inputs.
Climate
Cquesta is a privately held agricultural biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 2022, the company develops climate-resilient crops designed to improve farmer productivity while actively combating climate change.
Agriculture
SOLASTA Bio is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable peptide-based bioinsecticides to protect crops. The company actively participates in major international agricultural innovation summits.
Cultivated Seafood
Shiok Meats is a cultivated seafood and meat company based in Singapore that uses cellular agriculture to produce cell-based meat and seafood products. Founded in 2018 as a cultivated crustacean company, it operates in the food innovation sector within Asia.
Similar alternative protein company
The Better Meat Co. is a U.S. food-technology company that uses fermentation to produce mycelium-based, animal-free meat ingredients, including its Rhiza biomass. It serves food manufacturers and brands developing plant-based meat and seafood products.
Agtech
Biotalys is an agritech company that develops protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection. Using its technology platform, the company provides farmers and the food value chain with tools to prevent crop loss, manage pests and diseases, and extend post-harvest product protection.
Biomed
DairyX is an Israeli AgriFood-tech company that utilizes precision fermentation and yeast to produce cow-free, animal-free milk proteins and casein micelles. The company focuses on creating authentic, clean-label dairy products, including high-protein cheese, that mimic the taste and nutritional value of traditional dairy.
Biological Crop Protection
BOB FoodTech is a biotechnology research company based in Rehovot, Israel, that develops a proprietary RNA-encapsulation platform enabling cell-culture media recycling for cultivated meat.
Consumer Products
Bolt Threads, Inc. is a biotechnology and climatetech company headquartered in Emeryville, California. Formerly known as Refactored Materials Inc., the company develops sustainable, bio-engineered materials and next-generation textiles.
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