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Pili
Fashion · Toulouse, France · Founded 2015
Biofabricates a sustainable alternative to produce low-carbon colors to replace toxic, fossil based and polluting versions MoreLess
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.
Keywords: sustainable dyes, biofabrication, textile industry, sustainable materials, microorganisms, fermentation, eco-friendly, pollution reduction, textile manufacturers, ethical production.
Company overview
Pili company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- Employees
- 75
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 77.4
Valuation & funding
Pili funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2019 | $4M | $16M | Bpifrance · Elaia · SOSV | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Apr 2018 | $2.8M | $11M | Bpifrance · Wiseed · SOSV · Fashion For Good | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Dec 2017 | — | — | SOSV | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 76 |
| 2025 | 73 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2021 | 29 |
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.
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Pili's talent
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