Bolt Threads

Consumer ProductsSeries DBerkeley, USboltthreads.com

Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Jan 2018

Total raised

$192M

Investors

11

About Bolt Threads

Bolt Threads, Inc.Founded in 2009 in Berkeley, US, Bolt Threads, Inc. focuses on creating biomaterials. The company has not reported any changes in its business strategy. The founders, Dan Widmaier, David Breslauer, and Sue Levin, aimed to revolutionize material production.Bolt Threads develops biomaterials that enhance beauty and personal care formulations sustainably. Key products include B-silk™ and XL-silk™, mimicking traditional silk properties, and Mylo™, a mycelium-based leather alternative.Revenue is generated through partnerships with brands and retailers in the fashion and beauty sectors, supplying biomaterials under contractual agreements. This B2B model enables clients to integrate innovative materials like Mylo™ into their lines while emphasizing sustainability.In October 2023, Bolt Threads, Inc.4 mn through PIPE investments. The company plans to utilize these funds for expanding into new markets and enhancing product offerings, focusing on the fashion and cosmetics industries to foster further growth.

Who invested in Bolt Threads

11 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Jan 23, 2018

    Amount

    $67M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series D

    Sep 29, 2017

    Amount

    $57M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series C

    Dec 11, 2015

    Amount

    $35M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series B

    Apr 11, 2014

    Amount

    $32M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Bolt Threads

Who invested in Bolt Threads?

Bolt Threads has 11 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Bolt Threads raised?

Bolt Threads has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Bolt Threads last raise money?

Bolt Threads's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Jan 2018.

What does Bolt Threads do?

Bolt Threads is a consumer products company.

Where is Bolt Threads headquartered?

Bolt Threads is headquartered in Berkeley, US.

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