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Paris-based Faircraft raised €15 million in an equity crowdfunding round led by Kindred Ventures, Cap Horn, BPI, Alliance for Impact, and Entrepreneur First to expand lab-grown leather production.

PRIVATENov 21, 2024

Amount Raised

€15 Million

Round Type

Equity Crowdfunding

ParisManufacturingBiotechnology

Investors

Alliance For ImpactEntrepreneur FirstKindred VenturesCap HornBpi

Description

Faircraft, a French startup focusing on lab-grown leather through cellular agriculture, has successfully raised €15 million. The funding will support scaling production, team expansion, and technological advancements to meet the growing demand for sustainable leather alternatives.

Quick answer

Faircraft raised €15 Million in a Equity Crowdfunding round, dated November 21, 2024. Investors: Alliance For Impact, Entrepreneur First, Kindred Ventures, Cap Horn and Bpi. Faircraft is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

How much did Faircraft raise?
Faircraft raised €15 Million in a Equity Crowdfunding round on November 21, 2024.
Who invested in Faircraft?
Alliance For Impact, Entrepreneur First, Kindred Ventures, Cap Horn and Bpi are named as investors in this round.
What does Faircraft do?
Faircraft is a Paris-based startup specializing in lab-grown leather through cellular agriculture.
Where is Faircraft based and how big is it?
Faircraft is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
Who are the decision-makers at Faircraft?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Faircraft. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Faircraft

Location

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

About

Faircraft is a Paris-based startup specializing in lab-grown leather through cellular agriculture. Founded in 2021 by materials scientist Haïkel Balti and biochemist César Valencia Gallardo, the company aims to create sustainable leather alternatives with significantly lower environmental impact. By utilizing animal skin cells, Faircraft aims to offer a product with 90% fewer CO2 emissions and less water usage compared to conventional leather. The company is focused on scaling production and technological advancements to meet a growing demand for ethical and sustainable alternatives in the fashion industry.

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