Vytelle
Vytelle is a biotechnology company that provides genetic optimization technology for cattle producers. It has raised $33M, most recently in a Series B round in April 2023, and employs 93 people.
The growth story
Vytelle grew from 78 to 93 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $33M along the way, most recently a Series B in April 2023.
About
Vytelle sells a technology platform that helps cattle producers improve herd genetics faster than traditional breeding methods. Its tools aim to increase protein production efficiency while reducing resource inputs, targeting the global livestock industry.
The company has raised $33M across funding rounds, with its latest Series B closing in April 2023. Backers include Forage Capital Partners, Fulcrum Global Capital, and Grosvenor Food & AgTech. With 93 employees, Vytelle operates in the biotechnology research sector from its Lenexa, Kansas headquarters.
Founders and leadership
Operations is Vytelle's largest department with 5 employees. The company has a median tenure of 3 years, suggesting moderate employee retention. Leadership includes founders from related agricultural technology fields.
The Vytelle org chart
Gaetano (Guy) Ficeto (Integrated Beef Sales Director) leads 20 mapped leaders with 16 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Research 22 (-12% YoY), Healthcare Services 21 (-12% YoY), Operations 14 (-18% YoY), Sales 8 (-11% YoY), Engineering 6 (-14% YoY), Information Technology 3 (-25% YoY).
Talent flow
Vytelle recruits heavily from agricultural technology firms like ABS Global, In Vitro Argentina, and GrowSafe. Many employees come from Tarleton State University, which accounts for 5 hires. Alumni frequently move to livestock genetics companies like URUS and Elanco.
Most common previous employers of Vytelle staff: ABS Global (3), In Vitro Argentina SRL (3), In Vitro Brasil (3), Tarleton State University (3), GrowSafe (2), Launchcode (2). Former Vytelle employees most often moved to URUS (4), Elanco (2), CPEX Embriões (2), Meat Institute (1), McKee, Voorhees & Sease (1), Genvor (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Vytelle mafia
Vytelle alumni have founded 3 companies, including Integrated Health (96 employees) and Genvor (8 employees). These startups focus on agricultural technology and livestock genetics, continuing Vytelle's industry focus.
3Kevin Green, was Chief Financial Officer until 2021Chad Pawlak, Sr., was President | CEO | Business Development Director | Board member until 2018Gerald Daquila, was Executive Director of Manufacturing until 2021Web traffic
Traffic mix: 41% direct, 38% search, 15% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Vytelle: Microsoft Office (24), Customer Service (23), Communication (23), Management (21), Microsoft Excel (21), Public Speaking (20), Problem Solving (19), Teamwork (19).
Where the team actually sits
Vytelle people are concentrated in Texas, United States (10), Alberta, Canada (6), Kansas, United States (6), Queensland, Australia (5).
Search footprint
Vytelle attracts about 102 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 65 ranking keywords and lost 28 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 2.90 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.30 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 2.10 / 5
Frequently asked
Vytelle has 93 employees as of September 2026.
Vytelle has raised $33M in total, most recently a Series B round in April 2023.
Gaetano (Guy) Ficeto (Integrated Beef Sales Director) sits at the top of Vytelle's reporting structure, with 16 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Vytelle staff are ABS Global (3 people), In Vitro Argentina SRL (3 people), In Vitro Brasil (3 people).
Former Vytelle employees most often move to URUS (4), Elanco (2), CPEX Embriões (2).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at Vytelle, including Integrated Health, Genvor, Self / Global Light Architect Circle.
Vytelle attracts about 102 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Vytelle staff are Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Communication, Management, Microsoft Excel.
Vytelle staff are concentrated in Texas, United States (10), Alberta, Canada (6), Kansas, United States (6).
Vytelle has about 22 people in Research, down 12% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Vytelle has about 21 people in Healthcare Services, down 12% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 64 current and 127 former Vytelle profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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