Faircraft develops a highly sustainable, lab-grown alternative to animal leather, based on advanced tissue engineering and material science techniques.
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $15.82M
Founded date: 2021
Investors 4
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | AFI: Allia... | alliancefo... |
| 14.09.2026 | Agoranov | agoranov.c... |
| - | Ventech | ventechvc.... |
| 04.12.2021 | Joyance Pa... | joyancepar... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 26.11.2024 | - | $15.82M | - |
Mentions in press and media 15
| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.08.2026 | Finnish Govt-Backed Project Creates New Way to Make Large Amounts of Mycelium Leather | 4 Mins Read Researchers from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed a pulp-based approach to growing mycelium leather, enabling large-scale production of the biomaterial. In June, Italian luxury fashion house Bottega Ve... |
| 10.08.2026 | Korean County Debuts Plant-Based Leather Made From Discarded Melons | 3 Mins Read South Korea’s Chilgok County has created a plant-based leather alternative from discarded melon peels, with the aim of boosting farm incomes and the local economy alike. As leather’s true climate impact speeds up efforts to comm... |
| 13.05.2025 | The Rise of Lab-Grown Innovations: A New Era in Sustainable Production | In the world of biotechnology, two companies are making waves. Faircraft and Vivici are not just players; they are pioneers. Their recent moves signal a shift toward sustainable production. This is a game-changer for industries reliant on t... |
| 08.05.2025 | France’s Faircraft Secures VitroLabs’ Patent Portfolio Through US Asset Acquisition | French biotechnology company Faircraft has acquired key assets from VitroLabs, a California-based firm specializing in the development of lab-grown leather. The acquisition includes a portfolio of 30 patents and expands Faircraft’s intellec... |
| 06.05.2025 | Faircraft acquires VitroLabs assets in effort to dominate lab-grown leather market | French biotech Faircraft has announced acquired key assets from VitroLabs, a California-based startup also working to create lab-grown leather. The move is designed to fast-track the industrialisation of in vitro leather production, as the ... |
| 26.11.2024 | Faircraft secures €15M to scale production of lab-grown leather for luxury markets | The global leather goods market is currently valued at $250 billion to $407 billion and is projected to grow to $743.50 billion by 2030. Within this market, animal leather was worth $100 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $137.3 billi... |
| 22.11.2024 | Faircraft: Lab-Grown Leather Company Raises $15.8 Million | Faircraft, a pioneer of lab-grown leather utilizing unique and patented tissue engineering techniques, announced a $15.8 million funding round. The funding round was backed by internationally-renowned investment funds, including Kindred Ven... |
| 21.11.2024 | The Rise of Sustainable Innovation: Faircraft and ChapsVision Lead the Charge | In the heart of Paris, two startups are rewriting the rules of their respective industries. Faircraft and ChapsVision are not just companies; they are pioneers. They are reshaping the future with sustainable practices and cutting-edge techn... |
| 21.11.2024 | The Future of Food and Fashion: Innovations in Sustainability | In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, two companies are stepping up to the plate. Bel Group and Faircraft are leading the charge in their respective fields. They are not just responding to consumer demand; they are reshapin... |
| 21.11.2024 | Faircraft raises €15M to scale lab-grown leather production | Faircraft, the maker of lab-grown leather, has raised €15 million in funding. The startup has developed a lab-grown material derived from animal skin cells that replicates the structure and composition of traditional leather through cellula... |
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