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The Millais bag in 2024 and the Calvert XL tote in 2025 mark two key milestones.</div> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2891696935519590974794792159343/BeenBag2.jpg <div style="text-align: left">BEEN x Arda Calvert Tote, 2025 Through an ongoing partnership with design studio BEEN London, we collaborate on custom pieces and push New Grain™ closer to commercialisation. The Millais bag in 2024 and the Calvert XL tote in 2025 mark two key milestones.</div> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/D2903261434446259223983678802031/Products_Gallery_Diageo.jpg <div style="text-align: left">Diageo x Arda Whisky gifting, 2026 Through Diageo's Fusion Alterra programme, we're crafting a collection of luxury pieces from whisky distillery spent grain, celebrating the ritual of gifting around one of the world's most storied spirits.</div> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2903269141090104850212733831279/BrandPillarsBen.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/M2934822202602216309743512176751/BrandPillars.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2946002221760646893598027532399/BrandPillars.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2947693694704107093921207142511/HomePageBackground.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2955991940205105006527107287151/Products_Gallery_BeenBag2026.jpg <div style="text-align: left">BEEN x Arda Bag, 2026</div> 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Arda's New Grain™ is made by taking the spent grain or "draff" from beer or whisky production and reconstructing its plant proteins to make them more like animal proteins. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2061810056583241906898589785187/Leather-Market-Event.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7122553422066659330/" target="_blank">We hosted our first big event at the Leather Market, Oct 2023</a> It was our first big event, welcoming everyone to our new lab & office at the Leather Market, and we think we're allowed to say that it was a big success! We had a great selection of brewers, investors, designers, academics, entrepreneurs, journalists, and so many of the people who have supported us along the way! <a class="caption-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7122553422066659330/" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2061810671523902348080202456163/Investment.png <a class="navigation" href="https://medium.com/@brett_20276/leather-made-from-beer-arda-biomaterials-transforms-brewery-waste-into-leather-alternatives-for-c9c17d9b24e3" target="_blank">Arda Biomaterials has raised a £1.1M pre-seed round from a terrific group of VC and Angel investors, Jun 2023</a> Led by the award-winning <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clean-growth-fund/" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);" target="_blank">Clean Growth Fund</a>, with the support of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center/" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);">Plug and Play Tech Center</a>, Serpentine Ventures, Satgana, and a suite of angel investors from climate, alt protein, and fashion, this round is enabling Arda to steam ahead on our mission to develop materials that don't rely on animals and plastic to perform.<a class="caption-link" href="https://medium.com/@brett_20276/leather-made-from-beer-arda-biomaterials-transforms-brewery-waste-into-leather-alternatives-for-c9c17d9b24e3" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2061811027546062970674548644963/Brett-at-Mills-Fabrica.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNJ1-piwpl0" target="_blank">Our co-founder, Brett, is part of the 'Plant-Saving Innovations' discussion at the Mills Fabrica, May 2023</a> The Mills Fabrica hosted an industry event themed around 'Planet-Saving Innovations' as part of London Craft Week 2023. <a class="caption-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNJ1-piwpl0" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2061811789544167167468706798691/Fashion-United.png <a class="navigation" href="https://fashionunited.uk/news/culture/fabrica-x-opens-biomaterials-reimagined-exhibition/2023051169508" target="_blank">Fabrica X Opens Fashion United Exhibition, May 2023</a> Sharing a bit more about the startups showcasing at the event, Arda Biomaterials is highlighted as one of the material innovators alongside companies like BioFluff, Saltyco, Colorifix, and Fibe. <a class="caption-link" href="https://fashionunited.uk/news/culture/fabrica-x-opens-biomaterials-reimagined-exhibition/2023051169508" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2061812380430273336533064162403/Global-Change-Award.png <a class="navigation" href="https://hmfoundation.com/2023/03/13/the-20-global-change-award-2023-finalists-revealed/" target="_blank">H&M Global Change Award, Mar 2023</a> From nearly 3,000 applications, Arda Biomaterials has been selected as one of 20 finalists for our New Grain material. <a class="caption-link" href="https://hmfoundation.com/2023/03/13/the-20-global-change-award-2023-finalists-revealed/" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2061812863864095276239283362915/Brett-at-Mills-Fabrica-1.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.joinef.com/portfolio/?company=arda-biomaterials" target="_blank">Entrepreneurs First X Arda Biomaterials, Sep 2022</a> A bit like Love Island meets Dragon's Den for the Brits or the Bachelor meets Shark Tank for the Americans, Brett and TJ teamed up and were subsequently funded by the accelerator and talent investor Entrepreneur First. <a class="caption-link" href="https://www.joinef.com/companies/arda-biomaterials/" target="_blank"></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2073039388242013117780028890211/Fast-Company.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91042421/this-london-startup-is-making-leather-bags-out-of-beer" target="_blank">This London startup is making leather bags out of beer, Feb 2024</a> In a recent feature on Fast Company, Arda Biomaterials is recognised for its innovative use of brewery waste to create a sustainable leather alternative. <a class="caption-link" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91042421/this-london-startup-is-making-leather-bags-out-of-beer" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2073057606061992872596109335651/Forbes-30u30.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.forbes.com/?swb_redirect=true" target="_blank">Arda Biomaterials made it on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe List, May 2024</a> Our co-founders have made it on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the manufacturing and industry category.<a class="caption-link" href="https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2024/europe/manufacturing-industry" target="_blank"> </a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/F2074142938659420159627569208419/BBC.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8QX72sIt90" target="_blank">Arda Biomaterials was featured on BBC Click, Jun 2024</a> Arda Biomaterials' clip in BBC's technology and innovation show, BBC Click, is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Learn more about the process of making our first innovation.<a class="caption-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8QX72sIt90" target="_blank"></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2141299755485456796323343047779/image1.jpg <a class="navigation" href="https://pod.link/1116732609/episode/YmQxNWUwYWUtMjUxYi00MDIzLWE3MjUtYTFmNmNkYjQ1YzI3?utm_campaign=_&utm_content=ap_dcvxnz16kh&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin" target="_blank">Arda Co-Founder Brett Cotten on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy Podcast, Dec 2024 </a> Our co-founder Brett Cotten shared the story of Arda Biomaterials' journey in creating sustainable materials from beer by-products. Brett discussed the company's origins, challenges, and key milestones, alongside insights from The Mills Fabrica. <a class="caption-link" href="https://pod.link/1116732609/episode/47db43b2d07827c212eb31c9d354e20e?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=_&utm_content=ap_dcvxnz16kh" target="_blank"></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2211717929380990796728398847075/Group-64.jpg <a class="navigation" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250206-how-brewers-spent-grain-is-being-turned-into-vegan-barley-milk-leather-and-cakes" target="_blank">How Beer Waste is Being Turned into Vegan Milk and Leather, Jan 2025</a> In an article featured on BBC Future, innovative applications of brewers' spent grains are unveiled, including our New Grain™ material. We're thrilled to be highlighted alongside other pioneers transforming brewing by-products into valuable new materials! https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2345273001741755648788354374755/fund-raise.png <a class="navigation" href="https://ardabio.substack.com/p/arda-biomaterials-raises-525m-to" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgba(16, 11, 11, 0.85);" target="_blank">Arda Biomaterials has raised a £4.05M seed round from a cadre of stellar VC and angel investors, April 2025</a> The fundraising round was led by Hamburg based <a href="https://www.oysterbay.vc" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);">Oyster Bay</a>, along with continued support from <a href="https://www.cleangrowthfund.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Clean Growth Fund</a>, and new support from <a href="https://kadmoscapital.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);" target="_blank">Kadmos Capital</a>, and <a href="https://greenangelventures.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);" target="_blank">Green Angel Ventures</a>. This investment will enable Arda to roll out the commercialisation of New Grain, develop continuous roll-to-roll production methods, and further improve material performance characteristics. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2921154921133825676187145848943/Dezeen.png <a class="navigation" href="https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/18/arda-plastic-free-leather-material-beer-waste-technology/" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);" target="_blank">Arda transforms beer waste into plastic-free faux leather</a> Inspired by local microbreweries, London-based start-up Arda Biomaterials has made a plastic-free leather alternative by altering the protein structures in brewer's spent grain. Arda's New Grain™ is made by taking the spent grain or "draff" from beer or whisky production and reconstructing its plant proteins to make them more like animal proteins. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2947799781099171514235620935791/TeamBackground.jpg <a class="navigation" href="https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/18/arda-plastic-free-leather-material-beer-waste-technology/" style="color: rgb(58, 50, 48);" target="_blank">Arda transforms beer waste into plastic-free faux leather</a> Inspired by local microbreweries, London-based start-up Arda Biomaterials has made a plastic-free leather alternative by altering the protein structures in brewer's spent grain. 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