Stryve
Stryve Foods is a publicly traded US better-for-you protein snack company that manufactures and distributes air-dried beef biltong products (Sliced, Bites, Sticks, Slabs) plus pet treats under the High Steaks sub-brand, sold direct-to-consumer and through major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, and H-E-B.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersDallas, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Stryve does
Stryve Foods, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: SNAX) better-for-you protein snack company headquartered in Plano, Texas, founded in 2017. It manufactures, markets, and distributes air-dried beef biltong products under the Stryve Protein Snacks brand, using a 14-day air-drying process that differs from traditional cooked jerky by preserving natural enzymes and protein bioavailability. The core product line includes Sliced (thin air-dried beef in multiple flavors), Bites, Sticks, and Slabs & Slicers, all marketed as zero-sugar, zero-carb, no-preservative, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. The company also operates sub-brands including Vacadillos (biltong), Kalahari Snacks, and High Steaks (air-dried pet treats).
Stryve firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stryve
- Legal name
- Stryve Foods LLC
- Website
- https://stryve.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Stryve Foods is a publicly traded US better-for-you protein snack company that manufactures and distributes air-dried beef biltong products (Sliced, Bites, Sticks, Slabs) plus pet treats under the High Steaks sub-brand, sold direct-to-consumer and through major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, and H-E-B.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stryve industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Healthy Protein Snacks
- NAICS
- Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)
- SIC
- Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Jerky & Meat Snacks (CRADABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Pet Food (AFADAFAD), Shelf-Stable Processed Meats (Canned, Retort Pouches, Jerky/Meat Snacks) (AFANAEAJ)
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Where Stryve is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dallas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Stryve business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Sells air-dried beef protein snacks (biltong, steaks, bites, sticks, slabs) directly to consumers through stryve.com with subscription option offering 10% discount. Orders ship within 5-7 business days within the USA.
- Retail/Wholesale Distribution: Products sold through major retail chains including Amazon, Walmart, H-E-B, HelloFresh, Hy-Vee, and other regional grocers and specialty retailers across the USA.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Subscription - 10% off every order |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
Stryve product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stryve manufactures and sells air-dried beef biltong protein snacks as a better-for-you alternative to traditional cooked jerky. Products include Sliced biltong, Bites, Sticks, and Slabs, all made from 100% premium grade U.S.-sourced beef that is air-dried for 14 days, with zero sugar, zero carbs, and no preservatives. The company also operates the High Steaks sub-brand for air-dried beef dog treats and distributes via DTC e-commerce subscriptions and major retail chains.
Product overview
Stryve is a better-for-you air-dried beef snack company offering a portfolio of protein-focused products under the Stryve brand, including Sliced (thinly sliced air-dried beef in multiple flavors including Original, Hickory, Peppered, and Grass Fed varieties), Bites (air-dried steak bite snacks), Sticks (on-the-go protein sticks), and Slabs & Slicers (whole biltong slabs and cutting tools for charcuterie). The company also operates a pet treats sub-brand called High Steaks. All Stryve beef products are made from 100% premium grade beef sourced from U.S. ranchers, air-dried for 14 days, and feature zero sugar, zero carbs, and no preservatives. Distribution includes major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Tractor Supply) and subscription options through the company website.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- High Steaks: Air-dried beef pet treats for dogs, delivering real beef with simple ingredients and zero junk, mirroring Stryve's human food approach.
- Kalahari Snacks
- Vacadillos
Products and services
- Sliced (Air-Dried Beef Biltong) Ultra-thin air-dried beef slices made from 100% premium grade U.S.-sourced beef, air-dried for 14 days, with zero sugar, zero carbs, and no preservatives. Marketed to health-conscious consumers and keto/gluten-free dieters as a better-for-you alternative to traditional jerky.
- Bites (Air-Dried Steak Bites) Air-dried steak bites made with high-quality beef and simple ingredients, in Original and Hatch Green Chile flavors. Positioned for consumers seeking convenient, high-protein snack portions.
- Sticks (Air-Dried Beef Sticks) Air-dried beef sticks with 0g of sugar for on-the-go protein consumption, in Original and Hatch Green Chile varieties.
- Slabs & Slicers Charcuterie-style whole biltong slabs intended for gatherings, sold with biltong slicers and as a bundle for an at-home cutting experience.
- High Steaks (Air-Dried Beef Dog Treats) Air-dried beef dog treats offering clean protein and simple ingredients for pets, in Beef, Beef + Sweet Potato, and Beef + Liver varieties. Operated as a wholly-owned sub-brand of Stryve Foods.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products distributed through major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, H-E-B, HelloFresh despite challenging financial conditions
Companies that use Stryve
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Stryve technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Stryve partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Stryve competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Chomps: Better-for-you meat snack stick brand competing head-to-head with Stryve in the same keto/zero-sugar protein stick category. Closest comparable in positioning, target consumer and DTC-plus-retail distribution model.
- Country Archer Provisions: Premium, clean-ingredient jerky and meat sticks brand sold through mainstream grocery and natural channels. Comparable to Stryve on better-for-you positioning and omnichannel retail/wholesale distribution.
- Tillamook Country Smoker: Meat stick and jerky brand carried in major US grocery and club channels. Comparable to Stryve in format mix (sticks, jerky), distribution pattern and mass-market snacking consumer.
- Wild Bill's Beef Jerky: Long-established jerky brand sold through grocery and club stores. Direct category competitor with overlapping product formats (jerky, sticks) and grocery distribution.
- Duke's Beef Jerky: Smoked jerky and meat snack brand sold at mass retail. Comparable to Stryve on product format and US grocery/convenience distribution footprint.
Broad incumbents
- KRAVE Jerky: Premium all-natural jerky brand now owned by Tyson Foods, offering a directly overlapping product portfolio at much larger scale. Competitor on retail shelves and on the better-for-you positioning Stryve occupies.
- Jack Link's: Largest US jerky/snack stick brand. Competes with Stryve in the same mass-market snack and convenience channels but at significantly lower price points and much greater trade-spend.
Emerging players
- Field Trip Snacks: Better-for-you craft jerky brand emphasizing clean ingredients. Smaller-scale direct comparable in the natural/specialty channel Stryve targets with Kalahari and Vacadillos.
- Carnivore Snax: Biltong-focused brand offering air-dried beef snacks — same sub-category as Stryve's core process. Highly relevant peer for the biltong-specific slice of Stryve's portfolio.
- Perky Jerky: Better-for-you, low-sugar jerky brand positioning around active lifestyle consumers. Comparable to Stryve in targeting health-conscious snackers and on the clean-ingredient value proposition.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Stryve social profiles
Digital presenceStryve compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Stryve financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Stryve leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Stryve subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Stryve funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors3 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Stryve M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Stryve
What does Stryve do?
Stryve manufactures and sells air-dried beef biltong protein snacks as a better-for-you alternative to traditional cooked jerky. Products include Sliced biltong, Bites, Sticks, and Slabs, all made from 100% premium grade U.S.-sourced beef that is air-dried for 14 days, with zero sugar, zero carbs, and no preservatives. The company also operates the High Steaks sub-brand for air-dried beef dog treats and distributes via DTC e-commerce subscriptions and major retail chains.
Is Stryve a public or private company?
Stryve is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Stryve founded?
Stryve was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Stryve based?
Stryve is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.
How does Stryve make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Direct E-commerce Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are retail/Wholesale Distribution.
Who are Stryve's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Chomps, Country Archer Provisions, Tillamook Country Smoker, Wild Bill's Beef Jerky and Duke's Beef Jerky. Broad incumbents are KRAVE Jerky and Jack Link's. Emerging players are Field Trip Snacks, Carnivore Snax and Perky Jerky.
Does Stryve have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stryve.
What industry is Stryve in?
Stryve's product category is Healthy Protein Snacks. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADABAK, Jerky & Meat Snacks, with a secondary code of AFADAFAD, Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Pet Food. Its NAICS code is 311611 and its SIC code is 2013.