Spiber

Japan
Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan, 997-0052

Company profile

Spiber company profile

Established in September 2007, Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology startup utilizing cutting-edge synthetic biology, polymer, and material science for the development of its novel Brewed Protein™ materials. Produced through microbial fermentation and utilizing agricultural feedstocks as primary raw materials, Brewed Protein™ polymers are well-positioned to significantly contribute to animal- and plastic-free initiatives in various fields such as the apparel and automotive industries. Leveraging its R&D expertise, Spiber pursues its mission of positively contributing to sustainable human well-being. Operation of Spiber’s first mass production plant in Rayong Province, Thailand, is slated to commence within 2021. The company is also constructing a second mass production facility with partner ADM in Iowa, USA, which is scheduled to begin operating in 2023 at the earliest.

Business identity

Phone number
+81 235253907
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
251-500 employees
Revenue range
$50,000+
Founded
2007-09-26

Headquarters

Postal code
997-0052
Country code
JP
Continent
Asia

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
Private Equity
Funding rounds
18
Total equity funding
$584.9M
Last funding
Private Equity / $65.2M / 2024-04-12
Last equity funding
Private Equity / $65.2M
Investors
21
Lead investors
8
Founders
2
Articles
63

Founders and investors

Founders

Kazuhide SekiyamaSugahara Junichi

Lead investors

Archer Daniels Midland CompanyCool Japan FundDai-ichi LifeEbara CorporationMUFG BankThe Carlyle GroupToyoshimaToyota Boshoku America

Investors

Baillie GiffordFidelity InternationalJAFCOMUFG BankThe Carlyle Group