Solena Materials

Solena Materials is a sustainable materials company that develops high-performance, non-oil derived, biodegradable fibres for the apparel industry. The company uses deep learning models to design new proteins that are engineered into fibres with superior performance characteristics, addressing the environmental impact of synthetic materials which are oil-derived, have high emissions, and cause microplastic pollution. Solena technology also overcomes the limitations of natural fibres, which have insufficient performance and lack industrial scalability. By working with Solena Materials, apparel and fashion companies can become market leaders in sustainable textile innovation, replacing traditional synthetic fibres with biodegradable alternatives that maintain high performance standards. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Solena Materials has raised approximately $10.8 million in seed funding from investors including Insempra, SynBioVen, Lululemon, and Imperial College London.