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Scientists and entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the way we think about food.
We're seeing new ingredients, like insects, and new means of production, including 3D printers.
Investors are taking notice. In 2013 VCs invested $146 million in the food and beverage industry, according to a report from CB Insights.
We've put together a list of 10 food startups that aren't just creating sustainable, healthier food options — they're shaping the future of food.
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Modern Meadow grows meat and leather in its lab.
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Founders: Andras Forgacs (CEO), Gabor Forgacs (chief scientific officer), Francoise Marga, Karoly Jakab
What it is: Modern Meadow grows leather and food in its lab using biofabrication, which takes small biopsies from animals leaving them unharmed. Modern Meadow's next development, pending FDA approval, will be marketing its 3D printed beef.
Funding: Just received $10 million from Horizons Ventures; prior funding from investors including Sequoia Capital and PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel
Website: http://modernmeadow.com/
Soylent lets you drink complete meals.
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Founder: Rob Rhinehart (CEO)
What it is: Soylent is a food product designed to be a complete meal replacement. It's made up of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates essential for human nutrition. Soylent comes in a powder form as well as an oil-based solution, and both are mixed with water to create the meal substitute.
Funding: $2.3 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, Lerer Ventures, Hydrazine Capital, Y Combinator
Website: http://www.soylent.me/
Solazyme turns algae into food ingredients for your favorite recipes.
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Founder: Jonathan Wolfson (CEO)
What it is: Solazyme, a company known for creating renewable biofuels and skincare products from algae, has ventured into new territory: food. Its microalgae-derived food ingredients, which include eggs, butter, and vegetable oil, offer reduced calories, saturated fat and cholesterol than traditional products.
Funding: $145.80 million from Harris & Harris Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Braemar Energy Ventures, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Roda Group, Bunge, Bluecrest Capital Finance, Morgan Stanley, Chevron Technology Ventures
Website: http://solazyme.com/
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