50CUT

Mushroom Mycelium-based Protein

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Seed Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2021
Total raised
$7.5M
Last: Undisclosed 2025-02
Stage
Seed
Founded
2021
Headcount
13
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

50CUT grows edible mushroom mycelium to create sustainable, hybrid meat/mushroom protein for use in the food and beverage industry.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $7.5M total

2025-02
Undisclosed Undisclosed
2023-01
Seed $6.2M
2021-05
Pre-Seed $1.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is 50CUT's primary business activity?
50CUT grows edible mushroom mycelium to create sustainable, hybrid meat/mushroom protein for use in the food and beverage industry.
When was 50CUT founded and where is it headquartered?
50CUT was founded in January 2021 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What was 50CUT's former name?
50CUT was formerly known as Mush Foods.
Which investors participated in 50CUT's Pre-Seed round?
In May 2021, 50CUT raised a Pre-Seed round with participation from The Kitchen FoodTech Hub and Milk & Honey Ventures.
Which investors participated in 50CUT's Seed round?
In January 2023, 50CUT raised a Seed round with participation from Viola Ventures, Milk & Honey Ventures, and Strauss Investments.
Has 50CUT received any grants?
Yes, in November 2023, 50CUT received a grant of $250,000 from the IIA.
What was a significant product launch by 50CUT (formerly Mush Foods) in the US?
In January 2024, Mush Foods launched its first restaurant-ready mushroom root blends in the US, aimed at boosting nutrition, flavor, and sustainability in meat dishes.
What partnership did 50CUT (as Mush Foods) announce in April 2024?
In April 2024, Mush Foods partnered with Pat LaFrieda to introduce the 50CUT Burger, embracing blended meat products.
How many employees does 50CUT currently have?
50CUT currently has 13 employees.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechNovel Food & IngredientsClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityFood & Land UseSustainable Proteins
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesRaw MaterialsBiologicals
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodProcessed FoodsIngredients
Business model
B2B

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