Spiber

Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biomaterials company that specializes in designing and manufacturing protein materials, particularly synthetic spider silk. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan, Spiber is known for its flagship product, QMONOS™, which serves various industries, including apparel and automotive. The company has collaborated with GOLDWIN INC. to create the MOON PARKA™, a prototype jacket featuring its innovative materials. Additionally, Spiber is partnering with Kojima Press Industries, a key supplier for Toyota, to develop automotive components using its advanced protein technologies. By focusing on reducing dependency on petroleum-based materials, Spiber aims to contribute to a sustainable future through the use of tailor-made proteins in industrial applications. The company has gained significant attention, having raised substantial financing and is actively scaling up production to enhance competitive pricing.

Kazuhide Sekiyama

Representative Director, President and CEO / Founder

1 past transactions

Synplogen

Corporate Round in 2018
Synplogen is a start-up that specializes in advanced DNA synthesis technologies developed over nearly a decade at Kobe University and other institutions. The company focuses on creating a genetic engineering platform that supports the synthesis of long-chain DNA, which is essential for producing microbes suitable for various applications. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques in genetic engineering, information science, and robotics, Synplogen aims to address challenges in DNA synthesis, facilitating the development of combinatorial DNA libraries and improving the efficiency of genetic research and medical applications.
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