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19.12.2022

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3

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Because Animals creates cultured meat for pets.

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Because Animals

founded date

01.01.2018

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For Profit

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Seed

IPO status

Private

Description

The small biotechnology company is on a mission to provide healthy and sustainable pet food options without harming the environment or other animals. They use green biotechnology to develop their products, which are made from sustainable ingredients like nutritional yeast and probiotics. Because Animals is the only pet food company in the world actively creating cultured meat for pets, which is produced in an alternative way to traditional slaughtered-animal meat. They also use biodegradable packaging to reduce their environmental impact. By recognizing the nutritional value of meat for pets and addressing the devastating consequences of traditional meat production, Because Animals is making real meat for cats and dogs while promoting a more sustainable future.
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Joshua Errett
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