Mosa Meat raises much more money than expected
Mosa Meat, which focuses on cultured meat, has raised almost €3.8 million.
Published on February 25, 2025
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Mosa Meat, a Maastricht-based company that focuses on cultured meat, has raised almost €3.8 million through crowdfunding. That is two and a half times the target amount of 1.5 million euros, reports De Limburger. The funds raised will be used for research, marketing and the production of cultured meat and beef fat. Approximately 1,700 people have invested in the company.
Major investors
This was not the first time that Mosa Meat has raised money. The company has previously received around 120 million euros from major investors such as Google founder Sergey Brin, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and companies like Mitsubishi and Nutreco.
Fake meat and beef fat
Mosa Meat wants to make real beef, but without slaughtering animals. This is done by growing muscle cells in a nutrient-rich liquid. This process also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the use of land and water. Mosa Meat prioritizes the beef fat so that chefs and traders can try it out.
Strict European rules
Nevertheless, it is still not easy to bring cultured meat onto the market. Strict European rules and opposition in some countries are causing delays. That is why Mosa Meat applied for approval for cultured beef fat at the end of January. This fat can give plant-based products a more animal-like flavor, such as in hamburgers or meatballs.
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Mosa Meat submits first application for EU market approval
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