Founded in 2020, Ponda develops regenerative materials for the textile sector and its first product, BioPuff, is a plant-based insulation made from fibres extracted from bulrush grown on restored wetlands. BioPuff is positioned as a renewable alternative to fossil-fuel synthetic insulation and animal down, with the potential to reduce embedded carbon by up to 88% compared with goose down. The material has been featured in products from Berghaus, Stella McCartney, Ahluwalia and Sheep Inc. Ponda is pursuing development of the agricultural, processing and supply chain needed to produce wetland-grown feedstock at scale and is leading a 30-hectare demonstration project to do so. The company has raised capital including a €2 million round in 2025, launched a crowdfunding campaign in April, and—together with grants and awards—has secured about €5.6 million in funding to date. Through paludiculture and partnerships, Ponda aims to restore peatlands while creating commercially viable wetland crops and diversifying farmer incomes.

Total raised

$6M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Grant

Latest activity

Jul 2026