SuperMeat secures US$3.5M to launch cultivated chicken in Europe
The funding will support commercial production of 100% cultivated chicken.
ISRAEL – Tel Aviv-based SuperMeat has raised US$3.5 million in a funding round aimed at supporting the launch of its cultivated chicken across Europe.
The round was led by existing investor Agronomics, which contributed US$2 million through a mix of cash and new shares, while Milk and Honey Ventures also participated.
The latest investment increases SuperMeat’s total capital raised to US$18.5 million and forms part of a larger US$4.5 million target through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity, offering a 70% discount at the next qualifying fundraise and a post-money valuation cap of US$35 million.
Agronomics executive chair Jim Mellon described the investment as a strategic step in scaling cultivated meat production while providing a financial opportunity for investors.
Founded a decade ago by Ido Savir, Shir Friedman, and Koby Barak, SuperMeat produces chicken meat from muscle and fat cells grown in bioreactors under controlled conditions of warmth, oxygen, and nutrients.
The company harvests ground chicken daily, a process that requires significantly less space and time compared to conventional poultry farming, producing three pounds of meat in two days versus the 42-day cycle of raising a chicken.
SuperMeat’s cell lines can reach densities of 80 million cells per millilitre within nine days, and the firm has replaced costly animal-derived ingredients with affordable alternatives, bringing media costs below US$0.50 per litre.
At a 25,000-litre scale, SuperMeat has reported production costs of US$11.8 per pound for a fully cultivated chicken composed of 85% muscle and 15% fat, aligning with the price of premium chicken in the US.
The company currently operates a facility capable of producing several hundred pounds of cultivated chicken weekly, and industrial scaling could reach 6.7 million pounds annually, equivalent to 2.7 million chickens, while using 80% less land.
A life-cycle assessment by CE Delft indicated that SuperMeat’s cultivated chicken generates approximately 50% fewer carbon emissions than conventional poultry.
SuperMeat has been engaging with regulators in the US, Europe, and Asia, with the new funding positioning Europe as a central focus for commercial rollout.
The startup has joined Cellular Agriculture Europe and entered partnerships with German poultry firm PHW Group and Swiss retailer Migros for EU distribution, while an agreement with biotech company Stämm aims to bring the product to market by 2026.
CEO Ido Savir said the investment will allow SuperMeat to translate production advancements into a commercially viable product with partners prepared to meet rising demand for alternative proteins.
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