Manufacturing the next generation of biomaterials
Notable Achievements
- Raised over $5.5M to date from Collaborative Fund, Petri Bio, Agfunder, AceCap and others
- CEO is an award winning designer, previously working on global material initiatives at adidas
- Modern Synthesis is working with leading global brands to help them transition away from animal and petrochemical derived materials
Currently Operating in 246 Regions
Press Mentions
March 4, 2024
Modern Synthesis' Jean Keane Talks Fashions' Green Transition
Modern Synthesis' CEO on partnering with GANNI, the power of innovation, & finding lower-impact solutions to energy-intensive production
Read on Wonderland »September 20, 2023
Modern Synthesis and GANNI unveil 'Bou Bag' made by bacteria
Fashion brands Modern Synthesis and Ganni have collaborated to create the Bou Bag, a sustainable alternative to leather made from bacteria. The bag was unveiled at the London Design Festival and is...
Read on AgFunderNews »April 4, 2023
These textiles were grown by bacteria
Modern Synthesis has developed a way to create textiles from a microbe. The resulting material could be sold to brands as a replacement for synthetic fabrics.
Read on Fast Company »Work at Modern Synthesis
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