# Solena Materials

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/solena-materials

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.solena-materials.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 4, 2024)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Solena Materials Limited is a company focused on creating sustainable fibres to replace traditional materials in the apparel industry, utilizing advanced technologies to address environmental challenges.Founded in 2022 and headquartered in London, UK, Solena Materials Limited is dedicated to developing innovative fibres for the apparel sector. The company has completed 2 deals to date, with a most recent funding round occurring on March 30, 2025. In this Seed round, Solena Materials raised USD 6.7 mn, bringing their total amount raised to USD 6.7 mn. The founder’s history is not specified, with no available information about previous companies founded.Solena Materials specializes in the development of next-generation sustainable fibres designed to replace traditional synthetic and natural materials used in the apparel industry. The company utilizes advanced deep learning models to engineer innovative proteins that yield high-performance fibres which are non-oil derived and biodegradable. These fibres are intended to address critical challenges faced by the fashion sector, including greenhouse gas emissions and microplastic pollution. Solena Materials targets a diverse client base that includes apparel and fashion companies seeking to enhance their sustainability credentials and reduce their environmental footprint. The company’s products are positioned for markets globally, particularly in regions with a strong focus on sustainable fashion, such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Revenue generation for Solena Materials primarily occurs through partnerships and collaborations with apparel manufacturers and retailers looking to integrate sustainable fibres into their product lines. The firm engages in B2B transactions, where clients may contract for custom fibre solutions tailored to their specifications. Specific pricing structures are established based on the nature of the partnerships, with agreements likely encompassing volume-based pricing for large orders. The company's flagship products include proprietary sustainable fibres that are marketed as superior alternatives to conventional synthetic materials, enabling clients to meet growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly clothing options. Through these transactions, Solena Materials supports its clients in achieving a competitive edge in the sustainable apparel market while contributing to broader climate action initiatives.In March 2025, Solena Materials Limited raised USD 6.7 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized to scale production of artificial intelligence-designed biodegradable protein fibers and expand into a larger facility. The company plans to enhance collaborations with fashion brands, targeting expansion into North America and Europe by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 4, 2024, $6.6M — SynBioVen, Insempra GmbH

## Investors

- SynBioVen (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/synbioven) — Seed
- Insempra GmbH — Seed