Ecovative
Americas
Green Island
,
United States
Scaleup
FOUNDED
2007
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series D+
Keywords:
mycelium, filamentous_fungi, alternative_proteins, waste_valorization, protein_fibers
BUSINESS
Grows mycelium from agricultural waste to produce sustainable materials for packaging, food (mycelium bacon), insulation, and leather alternatives. Ecovative is a Green Island, New York-based mycelium technology company founded in 2007. They operate three divisions: MyForest Foods (mycelium meat alternatives in 3,000+ US stores, 300% YoY growth, direct margin positive 2025), Forager (mycelium hides/foams for fashion brands including PVH, ECCO, Wolverine), and Mushroom Packaging (compostable packaging for Dell, IKEA). 180,000 sq ft facilities in New York plus partner farms. 40+ patents in 31 countries.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; New York mycelium technology company (2007) growing fungal mycelium from agricultural waste to produce packaging, food (mycelium bacon), insulation, and leather alternatives.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
mycelium cultivation (AirMycelium platform)
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Mushroom Packaging; MyBacon mycelium meat alternative; mycelium insulation and leather