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Ecovative

Ecovative uses biology to solve fundamental human needs at industrial scales and in consumer applications. Ecovative uses mycelium to grow category defining products ranging from leather like textiles to sustainable packaging to high performance foams for apparel and beauty. Ecovative has been widely recognized for its technical and environmental contributions by organizations like the World …

active United StatesUSA & Canada Founded 2007 Unlisted checked 2026-10-05

Profile

Industry
Construction, Packaging & plastics, Textiles & leather
Topics
Mycelium & leather/material alternatives
Role
Producer — “…ving direct margin-positive manufacturing in 2025 and expanding commercial partnerships for its Forager materi…”
Why it is bioeconomy
Ecovative is a biotechnology company that develops and produces mycelium-based materials for food, fashion, and packaging applications.

Bio-solutions it supplies 0

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

What they offer

Sites 2

  • Swersey Silos, Green Island, NY
  • Pietro Mushroom Farm, Pennsylvania

Production, R&D and other sites from the company's website and automated research; street addresses omitted.

Subsidiaries: MyForest Foods

Status

  • 2025-09 Latest status: Ecovative sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family in September 2025. ↗ ↗ ↗

Recent news 5

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Seen at forums

Events
SynBioBeta World Bio Markets
Years
2023–2027

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Network: owners, partners, peers

Ownership & investors 9

investorViking Global Investors
investorSenator Investment Group
investorAiiM Partners
investorTrousdale Ventures
investorAdvance Albany County Alliance
investorFootPrint Coalition
investorSiam Capital
investorStandard Investments
subsidiaryMyForest Foods

Partners & deals 1

counterpartyKlerken family (founders of Scelta Mushrooms)
…Ecovative sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family in September 2025.…

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Company facts

Registry identifiers

  • IRS Number: 260428421

Funding

  • Latest round: Venture · 2025-03-01 · US$ 9.3 M
  • Total raised: US$ 171.3 M

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