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§ Private Profile · New York City, NY, USA
Biomaterials startup developing sustainable plastic and animal-free alternatives from brewery waste for fashion and other sectors.
Arda is a London-based sustainable materials startup that develops alternatives to plastics and animal-derived products like leather by transforming waste grain protein and fibers sourced from breweries and distilleries. The company operates a dedicated laboratory space located on the Bermondsey Beer Mile and currently employs a growing team of approximately 12 professionals, including specialized scientists, engineers, and commercial leads. Operating as a venture-backed business, the firm processes these brewery byproducts into versatile polymers intended for commercial application within the global fashion industry and other diverse manufacturing sectors. To support its ongoing research and development initiatives, the organization secured early-stage investment from the Entrepreneur First accelerator and appointed R&D Manager Vivian Christogianni to help scale its circular economy technology. The biomaterials company Arda was officially founded in the year 2022 by co-founders Brett Cotten and Edward 'TJ' Mitchell.
Arda has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Arda has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Arda has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Pre-Seed in March 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | $3M Pre Seed | Lightshift | — | Announced |
Arda has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Arda's investors include Lightshift.