Tag: TômTex

TômTex raises $4.15 million to convert shrimp shells to leather

TômTex raises $4.15 million to convert shrimp shells to leather

March 4, 2024 |

In New York, a company converting seafood waste such as shrimp shells into leather alternatives has raised $4.15 million. Founded by textile researcher and designer Uyen Tran, TômTex’s material can be used in place of leather, suede, latex and vinyl. The funds will be used to increase production and add employees. Investors included Happiness Capital, […]

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TômTex raises $2.25 million

TômTex raises $2.25 million

November 27, 2023 |

In Brooklyn, a startup developing leather-like materials from mushroom and seafood shell waste has raised $4.15 million in a seed funding round led by founder Uyen Tran. Investors also include Happiness Capital, SOSV, Parley for the Oceans, and MIH Capital. TômTex will use the money to add staff, boost manufacturing at its Brooklyn facility, and […]

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