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Eat Just
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Eat Just

Eat Just

Late Stage Private

Eat Just, Inc.: A San Francisco-based startup offering plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives. Founded in 2011, it's a unicorn company.

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San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2011
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Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 by Josh Tetrick and Josh Balk, is a San Francisco-based startup focused on developing and marketing plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives. The company's core mission is to create sustainable, ethical, and healthy food options that reduce reliance on conventional animal agriculture. Eat Just's flagship products include plant-based egg substitutes and lab-grown meat, targeting health-conscious consumers and those interested in environmentally friendly food choices.

Notable figures associated with Eat Just include co-founders Josh Tetrick and Josh Balk. The company has attracted significant investment, raising approximately $120 million in early venture capital and achieving unicorn status with a valuation surpassing $1 billion by 2016. Eat Just has made substantial strides in the food industry, including navigating high-profile disputes with traditional egg producers. Its innovative approach has positioned it as a leader in the alternative protein market, contributing to the growing shift towards sustainable food consumption.

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Eat Just - Quick Facts

Who are Eat Just's competitors?

Companies similar to Eat Just include Beyond Meat, Good Meat, Upside Foods and SCiFi Foods.

When was Eat Just founded?

Eat Just was founded in 2011.

Where is Eat Just's headquarters located?

Eat Just's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Eat Just raised to-date?

As of Sep 1, 2023, Eat Just has raised a total of $465M (USD).

How many employees does Eat Just have?

Eat Just has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Eat Just - Classification

Industry
  • Consumer Products
Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Alternative Protein
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Cultivated Meat
  • Plant-Based Food
Tags
  • Biotech
  • eCommerce
  • Foodtech
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
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NAICS
  • 110000Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
  • 112000Animal Production and Aquaculture
  • 112100Cattle Ranching and Farming
  • 112120Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
SIC
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5140Groceries And Related Products
  • 5143Dairy Products, Except Dried Or Canned