Simplifyber, a bio-based fashion manufacturing startup, has raised a $12 million Series A, led by Suzano Ventures. The funding will fuel the company's growth by expanding its materials science and mechanical engineering expertise, its manufacturing capacity, and driving new collaborations across industries.

Simplifyber: Revolutionizing How Soft Goods Are Produced

Founded in 2021, Simplifyber is revolutionizing fashion production with a patented method that bypasses traditional processes like spinning and weaving. At the heart of its technology is Fybron, a new, biodegradable liquid derived from natural fibers. Fybron can be injected into 3D molds, enabling direct production of soft goods like clothing and footwear—cutting waste and energy consumption.

This bio-based fashion manufacturing startup seeks to substitute fossil-based, man-made fabrics with a sustainable and scalable alternative that is well-positioned to take advantage of an industry under pressure to minimize its environmental impact.

Why This Matters: Scalability and Sustainability

The $12 million infusion is not about throwing money—it's about a strategic move toward cost competitiveness with traditional manufacturing. The money will enable Simplifyber to establish pilot-scale production facilities, making the transition from concept to large-scale deployment easier.

With its solutions grounded in circular economy and sustainable material emphasis, Simplifyber now is poised to grow into other sectors—automotive interior, home furnishings, and high-performance footwear.

“We've had keen interest from investors and brand partners, and we're thrilled to have Suzano Ventures as a strategic investor," Simplifyber CEO and co-founder Maria Intscher-Owrang said.

Maria said, "Since we started our company, Suzano has been a prime supplier of fibre to us. This partnership will give us exposure to world-class expertise and support, which will help us expand into new markets and drive our growth."

Suzano Invests in the Disruption Suzano Ventures, which is an investment vehicle of the world's largest hardwood pulp producer, believes Simplifyber has enormous potential. Suzano's corporate venture capital senior manager Paula Puzzi, pointed out why Simplifyber was among several hundred startups screened based on bio-based materials.

“We think Simplifyber is well placed to shake up soft goods supply chains in clothing, furniture, and even automotive," Puzzi said. "This investment supports our mission of replacing fossil-based materials with bio-based, sustainable materials."

From Fashion Week to the Factory Floor

Simplifyber is not just a concept on paper—it's been creating buzz in the real world. In September 2024, the firm partnered with fashion label Ganni to launch a shoe upper made from cellulose-based Fybron during Paris Fashion Week. The partnership proved that their revolutionary production process can hold its own against high fashion while reducing environmental harm.

The firm's growing momentum follows a $4.2 million seed round in 2022. Other Series A investors are At One Ventures, Techstars, One Small Planet, Plug and Play Sustainability Fund, Collateral Good, Overlay Capital, and other similarly motivated climate investors.

A Bio-Based Fashion Revolution in the Making

As the fashion world starts to head towards greener pastures, this bio-based fashion manufacturing startup is all set to usher in the revolution. With its patented process, sustainable materials, and sustainability-driven philosophy, Simplifyber is changing the way products are created—right from the runways to everyday essentials.

If their pace is maintained, Simplifyber could be the template for the next wave of fashion-tech companies attempting to save the planet with innovation.