MycoWorks

MycoWorks is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California,[1] with the mission to create the highest quality materials using mycelium. The company was founded in 2013 by Philip Ross, Sophia Wang, and Eddie Pavlu.[2]

MycoWorks
TypePrivate
IndustryBiotechnology, Materials Science, Fashion
FoundersSophia Wang (Co-founder and Chief of Culture)
Phil Ross (Co-founder)
Eddie Pavlu (Co-founder)
Headquarters
Emeryville, California
,
United States
Key people
Matthew L. Scullin (CEO)
ProductsFine Mycelium, Reishi
Websitewww.mycoworks.com

History

Co-founder and chief technical officer Phil Ross's work with mycelium began before the formation of the company, which has assisted in the company's developments.[3] In 2017, Matthew L. Scullin signed on as chief executive officer. In early 2020, the company raised Series A financing, and later that year, $45 million in Series B financing with Natalie Portman and John Legend participating.[4]

Technology

Fine Mycelium is a patented technology by MycoWorks that engineers mycelium cells during their growth to form proprietary, interlocking cellular structures for unparalleled strength and durability. Fine Mycelium is a breakthrough in materials science and biotechnology that refers both to MycoWorks’ proprietary process and to a new category of materials used in the fashion, footwear, automotive, and decor industry that are exclusive to MycoWorks.

Products

Reishi is the first commercially available product from MycoWorks.[5] MycoWorks expects brand partners to release the first products made with Reishi in 2021.[6]

See also

References
  1. "MycoWorks Raises $45M in Series B Financing". MycoWorks. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  2. "Lampoon Magazine | MycoWorks' Fine Mycelium – A scientific story through the lens of art". Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  3. "The Fungi In Your Future". Science Friday.
  4. "MycoWorks closes $45m Series B; John Legend, Natalie Portman invest". AgFunderNews. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  5. "MycoWorks Debuts Their Plastic-Free, Non-Animal Premium Leather Alternative, Reishi". Cool Hunting. 2020-02-06. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  6. "John Legend and Natalie Portman want you to try wearing fungus instead of leather". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
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