Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2007

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 300

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 21

  • Investments
  • 1

Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) General Information

Description

Manufacturer of protein-based fibers intended to serve the fashion, automotive, and lifestyle industries. The company develops materials through precision fermentation, enabling designers and brands to access sustainable, next-generation textiles for apparel, interiors, and consumer products.

Contact Information

Website
www.spiber.inc
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 234-1 Mizukami
  • Kakuganji
  • Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0052
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Synthetic Textiles
Other Industries
Other Textiles
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 234-1 Mizukami
  • Kakuganji
  • Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0052
  • Japan

Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Timeline

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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Valuation & Funding

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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Comparisons

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Manufacturer of protein-based fibers intended to serve the fashion, automotive, and lifestyle industries. The company de
Synthetic Textiles
Tsuruoka, Japan
300 As of 2025

Emeryville, CA
 

Nutley, NJ
 
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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Competitors (9)

One of Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s 9 competitors is MycoWorks, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Emeryville, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
MycoWorks Private Equity-Backed Emeryville, CA
Modern Meadow Venture Capital-Backed Nutley, NJ
Bolt Projects Holdings Formerly VC-backed Emeryville, CA
Unitika Corporation Osaka, Japan
AMSilk Venture Capital-Backed Munich, Germany
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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Patents

Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2026164234-A1 Method for producing recombinant protein Pending 31-Jan-2025
JP-2026104172-A Method for producing artificial protein fibers, artificial protein fibers, and artificial protein solution Pending 13-Dec-2024
JP-2025141932-A Artificial protein fiber, fiber structure, method for producing dyed artificial protein fiber, method for dying artificial protein fiber and dyeing agent for artificial protein fiber Pending 13-Mar-2024
WO-2025187819-A1 Fiber-reinforced composite material and method for producing same Pending 07-Mar-2024
WO-2025187819-A8 Fiber-reinforced composite material and method for producing same Pending 07-Mar-2024
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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Signals

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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Investors

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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) Investments (1)

Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Synplogen for . The deal was made on 09-Oct-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Synplogen 09-Oct-2018 Seed Round Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
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Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) FAQs

  • When was Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) founded?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) was founded in 2007.

  • Where is Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) headquartered?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) is headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan.

  • What is the size of Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) has 300 total employees.

  • What industry is Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) in?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s primary industry is Synthetic Textiles.

  • Is Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) a private or public company?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) is a Private company.

  • What is Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) is .

  • How much funding has Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) raised over time?

    Spiber (Synthetic Textiles) has raised $653M.

  • Who are Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s investors?

    Kansai Paint, Baillie Gifford, Carlyle Investment Management, Fidelity, and Iowa Economic Development Authority are 5 of 24 investors who have invested in Spiber (Synthetic Textiles).

  • Who are Spiber (Synthetic Textiles)’s competitors?

    MycoWorks, Modern Meadow, Bolt Projects Holdings, Unitika, and AMSilk are some of the 9 competitors of Spiber (Synthetic Textiles).

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