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VitroLabs
Biotech & Life Sciences · San Jose, United States · Founded 2016
Develops a platform that manufactures real leather using stem cell-based technologies MoreLess
VitroLabs Inc. specializes in creating lab-grown real leather by leveraging advanced biotechnology to cultivate leather from living cells. This innovative approach allows the company to produce genuine leather without harming animals, making it a more humane and sustainable alternative to traditional leather production. VitroLabs collaborates with some of the most loved brands to integrate their low-impact leather into various products, ranging from handbags to apparel. Operating in the sustainable fashion and materials market, VitroLabs serves eco-conscious consumers and high-end fashion brands looking for ethical and sustainable materials. The company's business model revolves around partnerships and collaborations, generating revenue through B2B agreements and licensing their technology. By focusing on sustainability and ethical production, VitroLabs aims to revolutionize the leather industry.
Keywords: lab-grown leather, biotechnology, sustainable fashion, ethical production, eco-conscious, B2B partnerships, high-end brands, humane leather, innovative materials, low-impact.
Company overview
VitroLabs company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 3
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.6
Valuation & funding
VitroLabs funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | May 2022 | $39M | $156M | Regeneration.VC · Khosla Ventures · Leonardo DiCaprio · Kering | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $7M | $28M | Agronomics | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2018 | $200K | $800K | Seedcamp | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | — | — | Khosla Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jan 2017 | — | — | FTL Ventures · Firstminute Capital | — |
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 2016 | King's College London | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 34 |
Growth signals
VitroLabs website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for VitroLabs is 10 monthly website visits, down 97.4% over the last three months. VitroLabs's team grew 0% over the past year.
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