Producing safe, high-quality and sustainable fish products with patent-pending cell cultivation and tissue engineering technology
Notable Achievements
- Achieved 90% direct cost reduction.
- Formed strategic partnerships with a technical collaborator and a major fish producer.
- Raised US $4M from international investors.
Currently Operating in Three Regions
Press Mentions

August 3, 2022
Bloomberg New Economy Announces 2022 Class of Catalysts
The 28 people moving the world toward a more equitable, sustainable future.
Read on Bloomberg.com »
September 21, 2023
Positively impacting lives: How Barclays is supporting local communities
In its 50th year in Singapore, Barclays is reaffirming its commitment to community engagement.
Read on CNA »
July 2, 2022
How climate crisis stirred Hong Kong architect to launch lab-grown fish firm
Learning how pollution and overfishing are damaging marine ecosystems and how the nascent business of using stem cells to grow meat was gaining traction prompted Carrie Chan to launch Avant Meats.
Read on South China Morning Post »
June 22, 2022
Hong Kong cell-cultured seafood startup Avant Meats raises $10.8m
Will use funds to boost R&D, launch products
Read on Nikkei Asia »
May 27, 2022
Is Lab-Grown Meat the Future of Food?
Would you eat cultivated meats grown in a lab from animal cells? Tatler explores whether they are really more sustainable and if they will find a permanent place on Asia’s chicest dining tables
Read on Tatler Asia »
August 18, 2021
Why I Think the Future of Food Will Be Led by Women
A new crop of founders in the future of food is emerging around the world: women.
Read on Rolling Stone »Work at Avant Meats
Posted September 26, 2023
Deputy Manager, Process Equipment and Facilities (Start-up)
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