Aleph Farms’ leadership team. From left to right: Technion Professor Shulamit Levenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Adviser; Didier Toubia, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Neta Lavon, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of R&D. (Credit: Rami Shalosh)
Aleph Farms, an Israeli foodtech startup pioneering cultivated meat, has successfully raised $29 million and anticipates securing an additional $10–15 million in the coming months. This funding supports advancements in its core technology, allowing the company to produce whole-cut cultivated meat with fewer steps and reduced costs. Meanwhile, the firm is also moving forward with the launch of its Aleph Cuts, the brand name for Aleph Farms’ cultivated beef products.
The $29 million investment includes $22 million raised through a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity), which has now been converted, along with $7 million from existing investors as part of the first closing of an ongoing funding round.
This strategic funding boost positions Aleph Farms to accelerate innovation in the cultivated meat sector, making sustainable, high-quality alternatives more accessible.
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Founded in 2017 and based in Rehovot, Israel, Aleph Farms cultivates steaks directly from the cells of a living animal. It has a platform for the cultivation of whole beef steaks.
Aleph Farms boasts that its cell-grown meat is close to conventional meat thanks to a proprietary 3D platform that uses various types of cells to form complex tissue, ensuring an end product that resembles the taste, texture, and structure of farmed meat.
Aleph Cuts, their inaugural cultivated beef, will first be available in high-value markets with robust food security initiatives, starting with Israel. This exclusive launch will be amplified through a partnership with Michelin-starred chef Eyal Shani’s prestigious restaurant group, promising a premium culinary experience.
Cultivated beef, also known as lab-grown or cell-cultured beef, is produced by growing beef cells in a controlled environment outside of a live animal. This innovative approach aims to offer a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional beef production.
“The funding will be used to scale up our pilot facility and launch the first Aleph Cut through an optimized production process designed for profitability and serving as a foundation for scaling the business globally,” Aleph Farms cofounder and CEO Didier Toubia told AgFunderNews.
“We do not disclose our valuation,” he added, “But the entire sector is undergoing a correction, and like our peers, Aleph Farms is naturally adjusting its fundraising terms to align with 2025 market conditions. That said, this adjustment presents a compelling entry point for new investors. Meanwhile, Aleph Farms has successfully overcome all major challenges associated with cultivated meat, including regulation, product-market fit, profitability, and scalability.”
