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Simplifyber has raised USD12M in Series A funding to scale up production capabilities and expand its team. The funding round was led by Suzano Ventures along with several other investors.

PRIVATEApr 10, 2025

Amount Raised

$12 Million

Round Type

Series A

RaleighRetail

Investors

TechstarsMeliorate PartnersAt One VenturesPlug And Play Sustainability FundOne Small PlanetStaddle HoldingsCollateral GoodM.I.H. CapitalOverlay CapitalSuzano Ventures

Description

Simplifyber, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based bio-based materials company, raised US$12m in Series A funding. The round was led by Suzano Ventures, alongside investors including At One Ventures, Techstars, and others. The company intends to use the funds to scale-up production capabilities and expand its team. Founded in 2021, Simplifyber has developed a novel process for creating bio-based soft goods.

Quick answer

Simplifyber raised $12 Million in a Series A round, dated April 10, 2025. Investors: Techstars, Meliorate Partners, At One Ventures, Plug And Play Sustainability Fund, One Small Planet, Staddle Holdings, Collateral Good and M.I.H. Capital. Simplifyber is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

How much did Simplifyber raise?
Simplifyber raised $12 Million in a Series A round on April 10, 2025.
Who invested in Simplifyber?
Techstars, Meliorate Partners, At One Ventures, Plug And Play Sustainability Fund, One Small Planet, Staddle Holdings, Collateral Good and M.I.H. Capital are named as investors in this round.
What does Simplifyber do?
Simplifyber has created a first-of-its-kind manufacturing process that uses plant-based fibers to create entire 3D-shaped soft goods directly, in a single step.
Where is Simplifyber based and how big is it?
Simplifyber is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Fundz records about 19 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Simplifyber?
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Who else raised in Retail around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Simplifyber that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Every Half raised $3M (Pre-Series A) on May 25, 2025.
  • BlackCarrot raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on May 22, 2025.
  • Cotopaxi raised $6.2M on May 22, 2025.
  • 1- India Family Mart raised $12M (Series D) on May 20, 2025.
  • Miraggio raised $6.5M (Funding Round) on May 20, 2025.
  • Hocco raised $10M (Series B) on May 15, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Simplifyber

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About

Simplifyber has created a first-of-its-kind manufacturing process that uses plant-based fibers to create entire 3D-shaped soft goods directly, in a single step. Simplifyber's patented process eliminates the need for spinning, weaving/knitting and greatly reduces the need for sewing, and will transform fashion’s supply chain into plant-based 3D manufacturing, at a cost competitive with plastic and polyester.

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