Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is investing in a plant-based meat chain that includes Beyond Meat’s burgers, and it's sending shares higher

'As someone who follows a plant-based diet, I believe we need a healthier high-street option that tastes amazing,' Hamilton said.

Lewis Hamilton, a Formula One champion, announced Thursday that he's investing in Neat Burger, a plant-based fast-food chain. The chain will use Beyond Meat's burgers. Shares of Beyond Meat rose more than 2% early Friday on the news. Many restaurants have partnered with Beyond Meat to add plant-based options to menus. Watch Beyond Meat trade live on Markets Insider. The plant-based meat trend got another big player.

Lewis Hamilton, a Formula One champion, announced Thursday that he's investing in Neat Burger, a plant-based fast-food chain. The chain will use Beyond Meat's burgers. Shares of Beyond Meat rose more than 2% early Friday on the news. Many restaurants have partnered with Beyond Meat to add plant-based options to menus. Watch Beyond Meat trade live on Markets Insider. The plant-based meat trend got another big player.

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