Meatafora

Ethically Grown Meat Alternative

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Private
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Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in May 2021 by Marcelle Machluf, Meatafora operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised a total of $6 million across two funding rounds. In March 2023, Meatafora secured funding from New Gate Capital.

Business overview

Meatafora is an Agriculture & Food Technologies company focused on developing healthy, environmentally friendly, and ethical alternatives to animal meat. The company's core technology involves growing cultured animal cells using a groundbreaking line of edible carriers (scaffolds), targeting the sustainable proteins and novel food & ingredients markets within the Food Tech sector.

Strategic signal

In July 2025, Meatafora (under its alternative name Metaphor Foods) announced a strategic collaboration with Novella Innovative Technology, Ltd. to commercialize cell-based natural preservatives. This partnership signals Meatafora's expansion beyond direct meat alternatives into the broader functional ingredient market, leveraging its cell-based technology for diverse applications and potentially accelerating its path to commercialization.

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Company Intelligence Q&A

What is Meatafora's core focus?
Meatafora focuses on developing technology for producing a healthy, environmentally friendly, and ethical alternative to animal meat, utilizing cultured animal cells and edible carriers.
When was Meatafora founded?
Meatafora was founded in May 2021.
What significant partnership did Meatafora announce in July 2025?
In July 2025, Meatafora (as Metaphor Foods) united with Novella Innovative Technology, Ltd. to commercialize cell-based natural preservatives.
Who is a co-founder of Meatafora?
Marcelle Machluf is a co-founder of Meatafora.
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