Investment
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in biomaterials science pioneer Cambium
Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a leading investor in national security technologies, has announced a strategic investment in Cambium, a next-generation defense company. Cambium utilizes a molecule-to-machine approach to re-engineer defense products, significantly improving manufacturability and performance.
World’s first low-energy bioplastics raises $2M
A low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic developed by Floreon in partnership with the University of Sheffield has secured £2 million in financing from Northern Gritstone.
TômTex raises $4.5M for biodegradable shrimp leather
New York-based sustainable bio-material producer TômTex has raised $4.15m in funding, with the latest seed round of $2.25m led by Happiness Capital, alongside other partners including SOSV, Parley for the Oceans, and MIH Capital. Founder Uyen Tran led the fundraising…
Europe mycelium market to hit $1.14B by 2028, report says
According to a recent report by ResearchAndMarkets, the Europe mycelium market, excluding the UK, is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for…
Aigen lands $12M funding for agtech robots
Aigen, an AI-driven robotics company, closed $12 million in Series A financing from leading investor ReGen Ventures along with NEA, Cleveland Avenue, Incite, and Susquehanna Private Equity Investments LLLP. The funding expands Aigen's manufacturing capacity to meet high pre-order demand…
Phantm raises $2M to lead circular regenerative natural materials economy
Phantm, a new plastic reduction platform, has announced the successful completion of its oversubscribed seed round, raising $2 million. The round was led by Blacknova VC, Salus Ventures, and CoVentures VC and saw the participation of leading international and Australian…