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Jun 2025Public coverage says Ten Lives was still working with the FDA on a six-month safety study and targeting 2027 for approval, indicating regulatory/commercialization risk.
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Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
Ten Lives is a San Francisco-based startup from YC’s Summer 2022 batch making precision-fermented, animal-protein-identical cat food and treats. Its public story combines consumer cat treats today with a longer-term ingredient/platform business for sustainable pet nutrition, with a small team and modest disclosed funding.
Primary product
Precision-fermented cat treats / sustainable cat food
Founded
2022
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Sub-industry
Pet food / alternative protein / precision fermentation
Offices
San Francisco, California, United States
Open Positions
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