# North Spore

the Spray & Grow line of pre-colonized organic fruiting blocks (Golden Oyster, Lion's Mane) plus spawn and supplies.


Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/north-spore/
Updated: 2026-07-28

- Country: United States

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding | $758,220 loan from MTI in 2026; $750,000 investment from MTI in 2025 | https://mainebiz.biz/article/friday-food-insider-portland-mushroom-company-has-new-ceo-and-new-funding/, https://mainebiz.biz/article/mushrooming-business-mti-grant-helping-spark-expansion-at-north-spore/, https://prospeo.io/c/north-spore-revenue |
| Capacity | Currently undergoing facility upgrades in Portland to double incubation and cold storage space and increase output | https://mainebiz.biz/article/mushrooming-business-mti-grant-helping-spark-expansion-at-north-spore/ |
| Certification | USDA-certified organic | https://northspore.com/pages/grow-at-home-kit-faq, https://northspore.com/pages/spray-grow-mushroom-kits |
| Production site | 921 Riverside St., Portland, Maine | https://mainebiz.biz/article/friday-food-insider-portland-mushroom-company-has-new-ceo-and-new-funding/, https://mainebiz.biz/article/mushrooming-business-mti-grant-helping-spark-expansion-at-north-spore/, https://northspore.com/pages/commercial-mushroom-spawn-substrate-and-supplies |
| Headcount | Fluctuates between 21 and 70 employees | https://mainebiz.biz/article/friday-food-insider-portland-mushroom-company-has-new-ceo-and-new-funding/, https://prospeo.io/c/north-spore-revenue |
| Revenue | Estimated $6.9 million in 2025 online sales; Kona Equity reports $18.5 million revenue [medium confidence] | https://gripsintelligence.com/insights/retailers/northspore.com, https://www.konaequity.com/company/north-spore-4397969999/ |

Independent sources: gripsintelligence.com, konaequity.com, mainebiz.biz, prospeo.io

## Technologies

- [Home mushroom growing kits](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/home-mushroom-growing-kits/)