Alternative Protein Investments Decline 28% in Q1 2025

In Q1 2025, alternative protein investments fell by 28% year-over-year, totaling $235 million. This decline follows a challenging 2024, attributed to high costs and shifting investor focus towards AI. Fermentation startups led funding, capturing $146 million, while plant-based and cultivated protein sectors struggled.

Original excerpt: Q1 2025 investments in the sector declined by 28% YoY, falling to $235M…

Source: Green Queen