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{{PAGENAME}} is a ~~SIngapore~~-based startup developing cell cultured seafood. It was previously known as Umami Meats, prior to its' merging with [[Shiok Meats]] in 2024.

{{PAGENAME}} is a Singapore-based startup developing cell cultured seafood. It was previously known as Umami Meats, prior to its' merging with [[Shiok Meats]] in 2024.

==Technology==

~~Describe the underlying science~~ and ~~technology of the startup here~~. ~~Ideally~~, ~~it should provide a layman introduction of any key differentiators~~ and/~~or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by the startup~~.

The startup uses a machine learning (ML)-driven process to design and develop cultivated or hybrid cell-cultured products. The ML platform helps to parameters such as cell line selection, media development, process controls, and taste profiles<ref>{{Cite web |title=Technology |url=https://umamibioworks.com/technology/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Umami Bioworks |language=en-US}}</ref>.

==Traction==

In May 2025, the startup announced the signing of a joint development agreement with Maruha Nichiro, one of the largest seafood companies in Japan, to develop and commercialise cell-cultivated tuna<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-02 |title=Maruha Nichiro and UMAMI Bioworks begin joint development of cell-based tuna for commercialization – FoovoBridge |url=https://foodtech-japan.com/FoovoBridge/2025/05/21/maruha-nichiro-and-umami-bioworks/ |access-date=2025-12-31 |language=ja}}</ref>.

~~==Accolades==~~

~~List awards received by the startup here.~~

==Funding==

~~Describe the startup~~'s ~~funding history here~~. ~~Include investors in the table below~~.{{Startup/Funding history}}

The company raised US$2.4 million in their pre-seed round in March 2022, led by [[Better Bite Ventures]] and [[Genedant]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buxton |first=Amy |date=2022-03-02 |title=Singapore's Umami Meats Nets $2.4 Million For 'Cultivated, Not Caught' Seafood |url=https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/umami-meats-cultivated-seafood/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Green Queen |language=en-US}}</ref>.{{Startup/Funding history}}

~~== See also ==~~

* List any other pages directly relevant to {{PAGENAME}}

== References ==

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 |vertical=Food & Agriculture
 |trl=Development (TRL 4-6)
+|latest_funding=Pre-Seed
 |headquarters=Singapore
 }}
-{{PAGENAME}} is a SIngapore-based startup developing cell cultured seafood. It was previously known as Umami Meats, prior to its' merging with [[Shiok Meats]] in 2024.
+{{PAGENAME}} is a Singapore-based startup developing cell cultured seafood. It was previously known as Umami Meats, prior to its' merging with [[Shiok Meats]] in 2024.
 ==Technology==
-Describe the underlying science and technology of the startup here. Ideally, it should provide a layman introduction of any key differentiators and/or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by the startup.
+The startup uses a machine learning (ML)-driven process to design and develop cultivated or hybrid cell-cultured products. The ML platform helps to parameters such as cell line selection, media development,  process controls, and taste profiles<ref>{{Cite web |title=Technology |url=https://umamibioworks.com/technology/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Umami Bioworks |language=en-US}}</ref>.
 ==Traction==
 In May 2025, the startup announced the signing of a joint development agreement with Maruha Nichiro, one of the largest seafood companies in Japan, to develop and commercialise cell-cultivated tuna<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-02 |title=Maruha Nichiro and UMAMI Bioworks begin joint development of cell-based tuna for commercialization – FoovoBridge |url=https://foodtech-japan.com/FoovoBridge/2025/05/21/maruha-nichiro-and-umami-bioworks/ |access-date=2025-12-31 |language=ja}}</ref>.
-==Accolades==
-List awards received by the startup here.
 ==Funding==
-Describe the startup's funding history here. Include investors in the table below.{{Startup/Funding history}}
+The company raised US$2.4 million in their pre-seed round in March 2022, led by [[Better Bite Ventures]] and [[Genedant]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buxton |first=Amy |date=2022-03-02 |title=Singapore's Umami Meats Nets $2.4 Million For 'Cultivated, Not Caught' Seafood |url=https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/umami-meats-cultivated-seafood/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Green Queen |language=en-US}}</ref>.{{Startup/Funding history}}
-== See also ==
-* List any other pages directly relevant to {{PAGENAME}}
 == References ==
 {{Reflist}}