
New Culture
Founded Year
2018Stage
Corporate Minority | AliveTotal Raised
$29.97MAbout New Culture
New Culture develops animal-free dairy products in lab-grown mozzarella. It offers products that use microflora to express dairy proteins and culture dairy products instead of using animals. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Leandro, California.
ESPs containing New Culture
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The alternative dairy protein fermentation market is gaining attention due to its role in addressing sustainability and dietary preferences. It involves fermenting non-traditional sources of plant-based proteins, such as peas, soy, or algae, to create dairy alternatives like plant-based milk and yogurt. Alternative dairy protein fermentation provides solutions for individuals seeking healthier and…
New Culture named as Challenger among 9 other companies, including Perfect Day, Eternal, and The EVERY Company.
Expert Collections containing New Culture
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New Culture is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Food & Beverage .
Food & Beverage
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Startups in the food & beverage space, including alternative proteins, vertically-farmed produce, functional beverages and more.
Alternative Proteins
407 items
This Collection includes B2B and B2C companies developing alternatives to animal-derived proteins, including plant-based meat, dairy alternatives, lab-grown or cultured meat, and fermented proteins.
New Culture Patents
New Culture has filed 3 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular biology
- Transcription factors

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/1/2021 | Transcription factors, Molecular biology, Animal rights scholars, Biotechnology, Proteins | Application |
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Related Topics | Transcription factors, Molecular biology, Animal rights scholars, Biotechnology, Proteins |
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Latest New Culture News
Sep 13, 2023
Californian animal-free cheese producer New Culture revealed an impressive milestone last month, significantly upscaling its precision fermentation platform, managing to successfully produce enough animal-free casein in a single run to make enough vegan mozzarella for 25,000 pizzas. Since our last interview back in 2019, the startup has received backing from Kraft Heinz, ADM, and biotech giant CJ CheilJedang, for its innovative platform. It was time to catch up with CEO and co-founder Matt Gibson to hear more about New Culture’s string of success. What is New Culture’s mission or long-term goal? New Culture’s mission and long-term goal is to lead the global change to an animal-free dairy future. We’re revolutionizing how cheese is made with our animal-free dairy products that stretch, melt, and taste like ... more
New Culture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was New Culture founded?
New Culture was founded in 2018.
Where is New Culture's headquarters?
New Culture's headquarters is located at 1933 Davis Street, San Leandro.
What is New Culture's latest funding round?
New Culture's latest funding round is Corporate Minority.
How much did New Culture raise?
New Culture raised a total of $29.97M.
Who are the investors of New Culture?
Investors of New Culture include CJ CheilJedang, IndieBio, SOSV, Evolv Ventures, Mayfield and 14 more.
Who are New Culture's competitors?
Competitors of New Culture include Formo, Better Dairy, New Roots, Eclipse Foods, Mozza, Unreal Milk, Change Foods, Miyoko's Creamery, VlyFoods, Bon Vivant and 16 more.
Compare New Culture to Competitors
Better Dairy uses yeast fermentation to produce animal-free dairy. It uses precision fermentation to produce dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream without the use of animals, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional dairy products. The company primarily serves the food and beverage industry. It was founded in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Perfect Day produces animal-free milk protein products. Its products include milk powder, cakes, ice creams, whey protein powders, and more. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Berkeley, California.
New Roots crafts plant-based, artisan, and organic vegan cheese alternatives. It offers products such as cheese, creme fraiche, yogurt, and fondue. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Bern, Switzerland.

Califia Farms is a natural beverage company in the U.S. Known for offering the plant-based beverages artfully packaged in disruptive curvy bottles, Califia is a refrigerated nutmilk, non-dairy creamer and ready-to-drink coffee brand in the natural and specialty channels.
Formo operates in the precision-fermentation space focusing on animal-free dairy products. the company uses microorganisms instead of cows to produce its milk proteins. Formo was formerly known as LegenDairy Foods. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Mondarella creates typical Italian dairy products that are exclusively plant-based.