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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z1964535223976862810424809430115/Investment.jpg Arda Biomaterials has raised a £4.05M seed round from a cadre of stellar VC and angel investors, April 2025 The fundraising round was led by Hamburg based <a href="https://oysterbay.vc/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">Kadmos Capital</a>, and <a href="https://greenangelventures.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" 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. <a class="caption-link" href="https://ardabio.substack.com/p/arda-biomaterials-raises-525m-to" target="_blank">External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2061810056583241906898589785187/Leather-Market-Event.png We hosted our first big event at the Leather Market, Oct 2023 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2061810671523902348080202456163/Investment.png Arda Biomaterials has raised a £1.1M pre-seed round from a terrific group of VC and Angel investors, Jun 2023 Led by the award-winning <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clean-growth-fund/">Clean Growth Fund</a>, with the support of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center/">Plug and Play Tech Center</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/serpentineventures/">Serpentine Ventures</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/satgana/">Satgana</a>, 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2061811027546062970674548644963/Brett-at-Mills-Fabrica.png Our co-founder, Brett, is part of the ‘Plant-Saving Innovations’ discussion at the Mills Fabrica, May 2023 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"> Watch the Full Talk<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2061811789544167167468706798691/Fashion-United.png Fabrica X Opens Fashion United Exhibition, May 2023 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2061812380430273336533064162403/Global-Change-Award.png H&M Global Change Award, Mar 2023 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2061812863864095276239283362915/Brett-at-Mills-Fabrica-1.png Entrepreneurs First X Arda Biomaterials, Sep 2022 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">External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2073039388242013117780028890211/Fast-Company.png This London startup is making leather bags out of beer, Feb 2024 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2073057606061992872596109335651/Forbes-30u30.png Arda Biomaterials made it on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe List, May 2024 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"> External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/F2074142938659420159627569208419/BBC.png Arda Biomaterials was featured on BBC Click, Jun 2024 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"> Watch the Video<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2141299755485456796323343047779/image1.jpg Arda Co-Founder Brett Cotten on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy Podcast, Dec 2024 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">Listen Here<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2211717929380990796728398847075/Group-64.jpg How Beer Waste is Being Turned into Vegan Milk and Leather, Jan 2025 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! <a class="caption-link" 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">External Link<text-icon icon="north-east-arrow"></text-icon></a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2345273001741755648788354374755/fund-raise.png Arda Biomaterials has raised a £4.05M seed round from a cadre of stellar VC and angel investors, April 2025 The fundraising round was led by Hamburg based <a href="https://oysterbay.vc/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">Kadmos Capital</a>, and <a href="https://greenangelventures.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Angel Ventures</a>. 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