# North Spore

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/north-spore

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.northspore.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 16, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in the US, North Spore is a company specializing in high-quality mushroom growing supplies, catering to both novice and experienced cultivators. Their innovative products enhance the cultivation experience, addressing common challenges faced by growers.
Based in Portland, US, founded in 2014, North Spore provides mushroom cultivation supplies, focusing on enhancing the growing experience The company was co-founded by Jon Carver, Eliah Thanhauser and Matthew McInnis. The CEO of North Spore, as of 2026, is Benjamin Chesler. In October 2025, North Spore raised USD 2.63 million in series A funding from CEI Ventures Management, Maine Venture Fund, Maine Technology Institute.
North Spore specializes in a comprehensive range of mushroom growing supplies aimed at both novice and experienced cultivators. The company’s core product offerings include mushroom spawn, growing kits, substrates, and various accessories tailored for indoor and outdoor cultivation. Their products, such as the 'Plant & Grow' Mushroom Starter Block and the 'Boomr Bin' Monotub Mushroom Grow Kit, are designed to improve the efficiency of mushroom cultivation. North Spore serves a diverse customer base that includes individual hobbyists, commercial growers, and educational institutions interested in mycology, marketing primarily in North America and Europe.
North Spore operates through a direct-to-consumer sales model via their online platform, generating revenue through individual transactions for mushroom growing kits and substrates. They also offer bundled purchases at discounted rates and promote subscription services for recurring supplies. Their pricing reflects the quality and organic certification of their materials, aligning with their premium branding in the mushroom cultivation industry.
The company plans to use the October 2025 funding to support its growth and expansion plans initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 16, 2025, $2.6M — CEI Ventures Management, Maine Technology Institute, Maine Venture Fund

## Investors

- CEI Ventures Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cei-ventures-management) — Series A
- Maine Technology Institute — Series A
- Maine Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maine-venture-fund) — Series A