Spiber is a Japanese biotechnology company that develops innovative biomaterials using synthetic biology and fermentation technology. The company is best known for creating synthetic spider silk proteins through engineered microorganisms, producing materials that combine the strength and flexibility of natural spider silk with the scalability of industrial manufacturing.
Founded in 2007 by Kazuhide Sekiyama and Junichi Sugahara while they were university students, Spiber has positioned itself at the forefront of the sustainable materials revolution. The company's proprietary Brewed Protein materials offer alternatives to traditional textiles, leather, and synthetic materials across industries including fashion, automotive, and consumer goods. Spiber has attracted significant investment and partnerships with major brands seeking sustainable material solutions, establishing production facilities in Japan and expanding globally as demand for eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based materials continues to grow.
Spiber has received investment from 4 venture capital firms.
Japanese biotech company creating synthetic spider silk and other biomaterials through fermentation technology for sustainable textile and material applications.
Spiber has received investment from Global Brain, Hitachi Ventures, IndieBio, JIC Venture Growth Investments. These venture capital firms and investors provide both capital and strategic support.
Spiber operates in the Biotech sector. Japanese biotech company creating synthetic spider silk and other biomaterials through fermentation technology for sustainable textile and material applications.
