Spiber
Spiber is a biotech company that utilizes microbial fermentation technology to develop Brewed Protein from plant-based sugars.
About Spiber
Established in September 2007, Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology startup utilizing cutting-edge synthetic biology, polymer, and material science for the development of its novel Brewed Protein™ materials. Produced through microbial fermentation and utilizing agricultural feedstocks as primary raw materials, Brewed Protein™ polymers are well-positioned to significantly contribute to animal- and plastic-free initiatives in various fields such as the apparel and automotive industries. Leveraging its R&D expertise, Spiber pursues its mission of positively contributing to sustainable human well-being. Operation of Spiber’s first mass production plant in Rayong Province, Thailand, is slated to commence within 2021. The company is also constructing a second mass production facility with partner ADM in Iowa, USA, which is scheduled to begin operating in 2023 at the earliest.
Company Facts
- Headquarters
- Tsuruoka
- Founded
- 2007
- Operating Status
- active
- Company Type
- for_profit
- IPO Status
- private
- Employees
- c_00251_00500
- Funding Stage
- private_equity
- Total Funding
- $976,110,572
- Last Funding Type
- private_equity
- Last Funding Date
- 2024-04-12
- Website
- spiber.incen
Industries & Categories
Advanced Materials, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Building Material, Life Science, Sustainability
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