# VitroLabs Inc: Research, San Jose, United States

> VitroLabs Inc: VitroLabs Inc is a biotechnology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. Based in San Jose, United States. Founded 2016.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/vitrolabs-inc (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# VitroLabs Inc

VitroLabs Inc is a biotechnology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Research San Jose, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 3 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $54M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A May 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for VitroLabs Inc has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About VitroLabs Inc

VitroLabs Inc is a biotechnology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016.

The company specializes in cellular agriculture and tissue engineering to produce cultivated leather, a sustainable alternative to traditional leather that does not involve animal slaughter. Their innovative approach allows them to grow leather from animal skin cells, specifically from cows, crocodiles, and ostriches, in a nutrient-rich environment. This cultivated leather mimics the look and feel of real leather while offering enhanced durability and environmental benefits. VitroLabs targets fashion brands and luxury goods manufacturers looking for sustainable materials for high-end products such as handbags and interior design items. The company has attracted significant investment from notable industry players, including Kering and Bestseller, indicating strong market interest. With approximately $46 million to $50.5 million raised in funding, VitroLabs is positioned to scale its operations and expand its product line to include other biomaterials, further promoting animal welfare and sustainability in the fashion industry.

## What company datasets say VitroLabs Inc raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$54M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$39M**

Last round date **May 2022**

Investors listed **12**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **Dusko Ilic** Promoter i
- **Ingvar Helgason** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter i

On the board, as filed i *Anthony Chow* *Martin Avetisyan*

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Seedcamp](https://millionrounds.com/fund/seedcamp)
- [regeneration.vc](https://millionrounds.com/fund/regeneration-vc)
- [Flucas Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/flucas-ventures)
- [Mission and Market](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mission-and-market)

Each firm lists VitroLabs Inc on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

cell-based leather luxury goods biotech leather scale-up biotechnology research cell regeneration technology lab-grown leather manufacturing cell culture technology cell regeneration sustainable fashion materials leather bioreactor design biotech material complexity bioprocessing animal-free leather environmental impact reduction

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Research
- **Industry code:** NAICS 32519, SIC 2834
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $4.1M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/vitrolabs)

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