Re-imagining protein from koji mycelium for a sustainable future.
Notable Achievements
- Raised 18.25M to date from True Ventures, Pangaea Ventures, Collaborative Fund and others.
- Lifecycle assessment of our processes completed - our next facility will save 450M lbs of CO2 and 300 billion gallons water per year.
- Today, we are already pricing in line with meat with superior gross margins than conventional meat.
Currently Operating in One Region
Press Mentions

July 29, 2025
Making Deli Meat Healthy: Prime Roots’ Kimberlie Le
Prime Roots, a plant-based food company, has innovatively created healthy deli meats using koji fermentation. Led by founder Kimberlie Le, the company emphasizes sustainability and nutrition,...
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July 22, 2025
Making Deli Meat Healthy: Prime Roots’ Kimberlie Le - Great Entrepreneurs
Prime Roots is revolutionizing the deli meat industry with its innovative, plant-based alternatives. Founded by Kimberlie Le, the company focuses on health and sustainability, aiming to provide...
Read on Great Entrepreneurs - The Business News »
July 7, 2025
Avoiding Stagnation: Transforming Startups for Sustainable Expansion - Great Entrepreneurs
Prime Roots emerges as a pioneering company in the biotechnology sector, focusing on sustainable, plant-based protein alternatives. By innovating and responding to market signals, it exemplifies...
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July 3, 2025
Fix What Matters Most: A New Growth Roadmap for Founders - Great Entrepreneurs
Prime Roots has successfully launched its innovative plant-based whole-cut deli meats, attracting positive consumer responses. This breakthrough positions the company at the forefront of...
Read on Great Entrepreneurs - The Business News »
July 2, 2025
How Entrepreneurs Can Beat Technostress Before It Becomes Burnout - Great Entrepreneurs
Prime Roots has emerged as a leader in plant-based innovation by launching its first whole-cut deli meats, which surpassed traditional meats in blind taste tests. This positive development...
Read on Great Entrepreneurs - The Business News »June 30, 2025
Prime Roots Launches First Plant-Based Whole Cut Deli Meats That Meat Eaters Chose Over Traditional Meat in Blind Taste Tests
Prime Roots has successfully launched its innovative plant-based whole-cut deli meats, which have been preferred over traditional meat in blind taste tests. This achievement highlights the...
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