Modern Synthesis

Modern Synthesis is a biomaterials company that develops sustainable materials using microbial fermentation for fashion and textile applications. The company engineers microbes to produce cellulose-based biomaterials that can be used as sustainable alternatives to animal leather and petroleum-based synthetic textiles. Modern Synthesis technology uses bacterial fermentation to grow nanocellulose materials with customizable properties including strength, flexibility, and texture, creating biofabricated textiles that reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The company approach eliminates the need for animal agriculture and petrochemical inputs in textile production, offering a circular, low-carbon alternative for apparel and accessories brands. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Modern Synthesis has raised $9.6 million in seed funding from investors including AgFunder, Acequia Capital, and Petri Bio.