Modern Meadow Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 79

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 42

Modern Meadow General Information

Description

Operator of a purpose-driven protein application powerhouse intended to produce fermentation-based bio-collagen. The company utilizes the power of proteins to engineer lightweight materials with superior color, performance, and durability while promoting lab-to-brand traceability and significantly reducing GHG emissions, enabling customers to maintain the skin's biological function so that it retains its quality and appearance, without the use of petrochemical inputs, animal-derived materials or chemical processes.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 111 Ideation Way
  • Suite 100
  • Nutley, NJ 07110
  • United States
+1 (844)
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 111 Ideation Way
  • Suite 100
  • Nutley, NJ 07110
  • United States
+1 (844)

Modern Meadow Timeline

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Modern Meadow Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
9. Secondary Transaction - Private Completed Generating Revenue
8. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series D) 25-Jul-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 28-Apr-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Debt - PPP 16-Apr-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series B) 28-Jun-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series A) 05-Sep-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Grant 01-Jun-2012 $250K $50K Completed Generating Revenue
1. Accelerator/Incubator 17-May-2012 $50K $50K Completed Generating Revenue
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Modern Meadow Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series D
Series C
Series B 7,129,732 $0.000100 5% $5.61 $5.61 1x $5.61 10.24%
Series A 6,592,832 $0.000100 5% $2.96 $2.96 1x $2.96 9.47%
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Modern Meadow Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a purpose-driven protein application powerhouse intended to produce fermentation-based bio-collagen. The com
Biotechnology
Nutley, NJ
79 As of 2024

Tsuruoka, Japan
 

Seoul, South Korea
 
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Modern Meadow Competitors (5)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Spiber Private Equity-Backed Tsuruoka, Japan
Toray Advanced Materials Korea Corporation Seoul, South Korea
Bolt Threads Formerly VC-backed Emeryville, CA
3M Corporation Saint Paul, MN
Mitsui & Company Corporation Tokyo, Japan
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Modern Meadow Patents

Modern Meadow Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2023257357-A1 Polyurethane fibers and methods of making the same Pending 18-Apr-2022
CA-3231783-A1 Protein polyurethane alloys comprising a succinylated protein and methods of making the same Pending 29-Oct-2021
AU-2022377626-A1 Protein polyurethane alloys comprising a succinylated protein and methods of making the same Pending 29-Oct-2021
EP-4423193-A1 Protein polyurethane alloys comprising a succinylated protein and methods of making the same Pending 29-Oct-2021
CA-3174981-A1 Collagen compositions and methods of use thereof Pending 30-Apr-2021 A61L26/0033
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Modern Meadow Executive Team (17)

Name Title Board Seat
David Williamson Ph.D Chief Science & Technology Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer
Pinky Lakhia Chief Human Resources Officer
Quintin Cassady JD General Counsel
Andras Forgacs Co-Founder & Board Member
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Modern Meadow Board Members (9)

Name Representing Role Since
Andras Forgacs Self Co-Founder & Board Member
Anna Bakst Self Executive Chairman
Bart Swanson Horizons Ventures Board Member
Bill Ghitis Self Executive Chair of Board of Directors
Dennis Fenton Ph.D Self Board Member
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Modern Meadow Investors (42)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Chanel Corporation Minority
David Eisenberg Angel (individual) Minority
Kohala Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Mark Clark Angel (individual) Minority
Mark Davis Angel (individual) Minority
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Modern Meadow Investments (1)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
BioFabbrica 12-Oct-2021 Synthetic Textiles
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Modern Meadow FAQs

  • When was Modern Meadow founded?

    Modern Meadow was founded in 2011.

  • Who is the founder of Modern Meadow?

    Francoise Marga Ph.D, Karoly Jakab, Andras Forgacs, and Gabor Forgacs Ph.D are the founders of Modern Meadow.

  • Where is Modern Meadow headquartered?

    Modern Meadow is headquartered in Nutley, NJ.

  • What is the size of Modern Meadow?

    Modern Meadow has 79 total employees.

  • What industry is Modern Meadow in?

    Modern Meadow’s primary industry is Biotechnology.

  • Is Modern Meadow a private or public company?

    Modern Meadow is a Private company.

  • What is Modern Meadow’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Modern Meadow is .

  • How much funding has Modern Meadow raised over time?

    Modern Meadow has raised $236M.

  • Who are Modern Meadow’s investors?

    Chanel, David Eisenberg, Kohala Ventures, Mark Clark, and Mark Davis are 5 of 42 investors who have invested in Modern Meadow.

  • Who are Modern Meadow’s competitors?

    Spiber, Toray Advanced Materials Korea, Bolt Threads, 3M, and Mitsui & Company are competitors of Modern Meadow.

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