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MycoWorks

www.mycoworks.com

 
In 2013, co-founders Philip Ross and Sophia Wang formed MycoWorks, a San Francisco-based biomaterials company dedicated to bringing new mycelium-grown materials to the world. MycoWorks` patented Fine Mycelium™ technology, an advanced manufacturing platform and breakthrough in materials science, engineers mycelium during growth to form proprietary, interlocking cellular structures for unparalleled beauty, handfeel, strength and durability. The company`s flagship material- Reishi™ - is a new category of material for the world`s best luxury brands.
  • Number of Employees: 100-250
  • Annual Revenue: $10-50 Million
  • www.mycoworks.com
  • 669 Grand View Avenue
    San Francisco, CA USA 94608
  • Phone: 510.479.0060

Executives

Name Title Contact Details
Maud Ohler
Vice President of Technology Development Profile

Funding

MycoWorks raised $17M on 02/25/2020
MycoWorks raised $45M on 11/17/2020
MycoWorks raised $123M on 01/12/2022

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