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==Traction== | ==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== | ==Accolades== | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 31 December 2025
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| Status | Active |
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| Website | https://umamibioworks.com/ |
| Vertical(s) | Food & Agriculture |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Technology Readiness Level | Development (TRL 4-6) |
Umami Bioworks 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.
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[1].
Accolades
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Funding
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| Funding History | |
|---|---|
| Investor | Round |
| Better Bite Ventures | Pre-Seed |
| Genedant | Pre-Seed |
| Cult Food Science | Pre-Seed |
| Impact Venture | Pre-Seed |
| Katapult Ocean | Pre-Seed |
| Plug & Play Venture Group | Pre-Seed |
| Prithvi Ventures | Pre-Seed |
| The Yield Lab Asia Pacific | Pre-Seed |
| Venture for America | Pre-Seed |
Note: This list is community-maintained and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
See also
- List any other pages directly relevant to Umami Bioworks
References
- ↑ "Maruha Nichiro and UMAMI Bioworks begin joint development of cell-based tuna for commercialization – FoovoBridge" (in 日本語). 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-12-31.