Wildtype, founded in San Francisco in 2016, grows coho salmon from fish cells for raw and sushi dishes. It raised a $100 million Series B in 2022 with Cargill among its investors.
At a glance
| Price from | Not public |
| Best for | Restaurants serving sushi and raw fish |
From Wildtype's own website.
What stands out
- FDA cleared
- On restaurant menus in several US states
Worth knowing
- Restaurant-only availability
- Small production volumes
How it ranks
Wildtype is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 91.8).
#5 in Best Alternative Protein Startups · Lister Score 91.8
The FDA issued a 'no questions' letter for Wildtype's cultivated salmon in late May 2025, a first for cultivated seafood in the US..
| Rank | Best Alternative Protein Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impossible Foods | 96.8 |
| 2 | Perfect Day | 95.6 |
| 3 | The EVERY Company | 94.3 |
| 4 | Upside Foods | 93.1 |
| 5 | Wildtype | 91.8 |
| 6 | Formo | 90.5 |
| 7 | Mission Barns | 89.2 |
| 8 | Vow | 87.9 |
| 9 | Planted | 86.5 |
| 10 | Onego Bio | 85.2 |
Frequently asked questions
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Wildtype is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 91.8).
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