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Natural Fiber Welding

Fashion · Peoria, United States · Founded 2015

Develops technology that can use plants and natural fibers to make textiles, and other durable items MoreLess

In the heart of Peoria, Illinois, a groundbreaking company is reshaping the materials industry. Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), founded by Luke Haverhals, is pioneering a new era of sustainable materials. Haverhals, driven by a vision to create high-performance materials from renewable resources, laid the foundation for NFW's innovative approach.

NFW's journey began with a simple yet revolutionary idea: to develop all-natural, plastic-free alternatives to traditional materials. This vision quickly gained traction, attracting attention from major investors and industry leaders. The company's unique process of welding natural fibers into durable materials has set it apart in the competitive landscape.

A significant milestone in NFW's journey was the successful closing of an $85 million Series B funding round in April 2022. This influx of capital enabled the company to scale its operations and expand its reach into new markets. The funding round was backed by prominent investors, underscoring the confidence in NFW's potential to revolutionize the materials industry.

Today, Natural Fiber Welding stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, offering a glimpse into a future where materials are not only high-performing but also environmentally friendly. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, NFW continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, crafting a legacy of sustainability and innovation.

Company overview

Natural Fiber Welding company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Peoria, United States
Employees
140
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
61.9
business modelManufacturingindustryFashionsectorBiotechnologysectorBiomaterialssectorSpinoutsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorIndustrial TechnologysectorAdvanced MaterialssectorClimate TechsectorCircular EconomysectorBlue EconomysectorBlue BiotechnologysectorDT and LSsectorscience-based

Valuation & funding

Natural Fiber Welding funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2026 $0 Undisclosed
LATE VCOther financing Oct 2023 $0 Undisclosed
DEBTDebt Dec 2022 $20M Undisclosed
LATE VCOther financing Apr 2022 $85M $340M Collaborative Fund · BMW i Ventures · Ralph Lauren Corporation · Advantage Capital
LATE VCOther financing Jul 2021 $15M $60M Community Development Venture Capital Alliance · BMW i Ventures · Prairie Crest Capital · For Good Ventures
LATE VCOther financing Mar 2021 Smartbird | formerly Allbirds
DEBTDebt Jan 2021 Advantage Capital
LATE VCOther financing Aug 2020 Ralph Lauren Corporation
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2015 United States Naval Academy / U.S. Naval Academy · Bradley University
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Growth signals

Natural Fiber Welding website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Natural Fiber Welding is 4.7K monthly website visits, down 50.5% over the last three months. Natural Fiber Welding's team declined 5.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.7K 3-month web change-50.5% 1-year team growth-5.4%
Monthly website visits84 observations · Jul 2019–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Natural Fiber Welding compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Natural Fiber Welding's talent

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Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

21 investors on Natural Fiber Welding's cap table

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Series B+ 19 investors entered at this stage
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Advantage Capital
Smartbird | formerly Allbirds
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
BMW i Ventures
Prairie Crest Capital
For Good Ventures
Evolution VC Partners
Ethos Capital
Collaborative Fund
Gaingels
Central Illinois Angels
Tattarang
Raga Partners
Scrum Ventures
AiiM Partners
Lewis & Clark Agrifood
Tidal Impact
Engine No.1
Other known 2 additional known investors
Bradley University
United States Naval Academy / U.S. Naval Academy

Global footprint

Where Natural Fiber Welding has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States82.9%
🇯🇲 Jamaica2.4%
🇻🇳 Vietnam2.4%
🇦🇺 Australia2.4%
🇨🇦 Canada2.4%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Natural Fiber Welding

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