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Company Overview
We are Mushroom Material, creators of an affordable, scalable, and 100% home-compostable packaging solution—that serves as a direct replacement for expanded polystyrene.
Our innovation lies in mycelium-based pellets, designed to work seamlessly with existing equipment used for expanded polystyrene production.
By integrating our technology into established supply chains, we empower businesses to transition away from harmful plastics with ease and efficiency.
Latest Press release
Have you heard the latest? Our team is unstoppable when it comes to innovation—they’re true go-getters! Check out our recent press releases to see what we’ve been up to.
US$8.5 million seed round
Mushroom Material bags $8.5m seed round for fungi-based styrofoam alternative
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Featured News Articles & Awards
JEC Composite Startup Booster Finalist
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NEC Innovation Challenge 2023, Kawasaki City winner
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2Degrees business of the year award
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Elevator Pitch Competition 2024
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Sir Paul Callaghan100 Up and Coming Companies
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2024 Climate Impact Innovations Challenge
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Cleantech 50 to Watch
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$8.5m raise could make polystyrene obsolete
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Raises $8.5m to build Auckland pilot plant
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Fungi-based styrofoam start-up secures $8.5m
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Secures funding to produce fungi-based styrofoam
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10 Startups In New Zealand To Keep an Eye On
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Mushroom Material in focus
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Could fungi provide a solution to plastic packaging waste?
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Three Kiwi cleantech startups make global top 50 to watch
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Sparked an Idea, Leading to a Successive Startup
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SEEDS Capital back Mushroom Material
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Callaghan Mashup Video
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The Tech Business Podcast
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