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Biofabricates a sustainable alternative to produce low-carbon colors to replace toxic, fossil based and polluting versions

Toulouse, FranceFounded 2015Fashion
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Pili

Pili is a pioneering company focused on creating renewable dyes for the textile industry through biofabrication. Operating in the sustainable materials market, Pili addresses the significant environmental and health impacts caused by traditional dyes, which rely heavily on fossil fuels and corrosive chemicals. By leveraging microorganisms and fermentation processes, similar to those used in producing bread, beer, and wine, Pili develops low-carbon dyes that offer a sustainable alternative to conventional methods.

The company's primary clients are textile manufacturers seeking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high-quality color production. Pili's business model revolves around the production and sale of these biofabricated dyes, generating revenue through direct sales and potentially licensing their technology to other manufacturers.

Pili's innovative approach not only helps in reducing pollution in the textile industry, the second most polluting industry globally, but also aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced goods.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
Employees
75
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
77.4/100
Industry
Fashion
Sub-industry
Apparel, Luxury
Sector
Fashion, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, Sustainable Development Goals, Innovative Material Tech, Fermentation, Climate Tech, Circular Economy
Technology
Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Feb 2023 $16M $63M Bpifrance · Elaia · SOSV · Startup Angels Alb-Bodensee ↗
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Mar 2021 $4.4M $18M Elaia · SOSV —
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Growth signals

Pili website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Pili is 3.2K monthly website visits, up 23.1% over the last three months. Pili's team grew 2.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.2K 3-month web change+23.1% 1-year team growth+2.7%
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Investors

8 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Series A6 investors entered at this stage

  • Bpifrance
  • Wiseed
  • Fashion For Good
  • Elaia
  • Startup Angels Alb-Bodensee
  • Famille C Participations

Other known investors1 additional known investor

Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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