Wildtype (company)

Wildtype is a biotechnology company focused on developing cultivated seafood. Based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to produce seafood directly from cells, without the need for traditional fishing or aquaculture. Their primary focus is cultivated salmon.

Wildtype's process involves isolating cells from a fish and then nurturing them in a controlled environment to grow into edible seafood. This approach is intended to offer a more sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional seafood production, addressing concerns about overfishing, environmental damage, and the nutritional content of seafood.

The company has publicly showcased samples of its cultivated salmon and has stated its intention to scale production and eventually bring its product to market, pending regulatory approval. The company's co-founders are Aryé Elfenbein and Justin Kolbeck. Wildtype has raised venture capital funding to support its research and development efforts. The company positions itself as a player in the emerging field of cellular agriculture, specifically focused on the seafood sector.