2 years ago

Uncommon Secures €28 Million to Scale Cultivated Pork Production

  • Uncommon, a Cambridge-based startup specializing in cultivated pork, has raised €28 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to €32.5 million

  • The funding will be used to reduce the cost of goods, apply for regulatory approval, scale up production, and expand the team

  • Balderton Capital and Lowercarbon led the round, with participation from Red Alpine, East Alpha, and previous investors Max and Sam Altman, Miray Zaki, and Sebastiano Castiglioni

  • Uncommon's unique approach using RNA technologies aims to create delicious and affordable cultivated bacon and pork belly, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional meat production.

      • ProblemFood and Beverage

      "Consumers are well aware of the many problems associated with the meat industry, including environmental costs and animal cruelty."

      Solution

      "Uncommon uses RNA technologies and cell-based agriculture to create cultivated pork and bacon, offering a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional meat."

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