Arda Biomaterials raises $5.25M to commercialise biomaterial technology leveraging plant proteins
Summary
To date, the company has publicly launched a showpiece handbag with BEEN London and converted Heineken-owned Beavertown Brewery spent grain into cardholders with the iconic Beavertown skull-and-bones branding.2025 and 2026 will focus on bigger launches as the companys production capabilities grow, supported by a new 5,000 square foot facility on the Bermondsey Beer Mile just south of London Bridge and Tower Bridge. We use the same equipment, they have internal science and engineering expertise, and they already have brand partnerships within fashion, automotive, and sportsmeaning scale that is found around the world, operational support, and commercial connections that you simply wont find with other feedstock providers. Starting with leather alternatives, Arda is more than a materials company - its a reflection of Brett and TJs commitment to building a circular, sustainable, and scalable future. We found their approach to be both elegant and impactful, which prompted us to explore further and uncover a truly differentiated scientific foundation and intellectual property that harnesses the power of nature in a remarkable way. We feel Ardas innovation is critical; with the amount of raw resources that society is consuming along with the associated effect on climate change, new alternatives are vital.