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Ecovative
Food · Town of Colonie, United States · Founded 2007
Biomaterials company growing replacements for plastic foams and engineered woods using mushroom technology MoreLess
Ecovative is a pioneering startup that operates in the sustainable materials industry. The company specializes in the development and production of materials derived from mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus. By utilizing agricultural byproducts, Ecovative creates eco-friendly alternatives to plastics, leather, meat, and other unsustainable products. The company's innovative approach involves growing complete structures with mycelium, a process that is both unique and environmentally friendly.
Ecovative's business model is centered around licensing its technology to other companies in the U.S. and globally. It generates revenue by offering its sustainable materials for use in various industries, including packaging, fashion, and beauty. The company also provides a service for growing mycelium materials at scale in vertical farms, offering a sustainable alternative to products derived from fossil fuels and factory farming.
The company's target market includes large businesses interested in sustainable materials, as well as educational institutions that may use their Grow-It-Yourself (GIY) materials for educational purposes. Ecovative also has plans to expand its product offerings to include compostable materials for industries where such options are not yet commercially available.
In summary, Ecovative is a forward-thinking company that leverages biotechnology to create sustainable materials from mycelium, offering a green alternative to traditional industrial products. Its business model of licensing its technology and selling its products directly to businesses and educational institutions provides a steady revenue stream while promoting environmental sustainability.
Keywords: Sustainable materials, Mycelium, Biotechnology, Licensing, Packaging, Fashion, Beauty, Agriculture byproducts, Vertical farming, Compostable materials.
Company overview
Ecovative company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Town of Colonie, United States
- Employees
- 59
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 65.6
- Investment activity
- 3 companies · latest Jun 2023
- Capital deployed
- $19M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Valuation & funding
Ecovative funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | Advance Albany County Alliance | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | Advance Albany County Alliance | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Mar 2025 | $11M | $300M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Sep 2024 | $28M | $300M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES EOther financing | Jun 2023 | $30M | $300M | Viking Global Investors · Standard Investments · FootPrint Coalition · AiiM Partners | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Mar 2021 | DOEN Participaties · US Department of Agriculture · Small Business Innovation Research · Serious Change | ↗ | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2019 | Senator Investment Group | ↗ | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jan 2018 | US Environmental Protection Agency · US Department of Agriculture | — | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jan 2017 | US Department of Agriculture · US Environmental Protection Agency | — | ||
| DEBTDebt | Jan 2016 | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Ecovative website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Ecovative is 18K monthly website visits, up 12.5% over the last three months. Ecovative's team declined 10.6% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Ecovative investments and acquisitions
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MyForest FoodsGreen Island, United StatesVertically farmed mycelium for whole-cut meat alternatives
$200Mvaluation
Lambert SpawnVenlo, Netherlands
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Magical mushroom companyEsher, United KingdomMycelium-based compostable packaging for plastic replacement
$16Mvaluation
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