Qorium is a Dutch biotechnology company that engineers real leather by cultivating a small sample of animal cells, eliminating the need for livestock farming. The process yields uniform, high-performance leather while sharply reducing waste and environmental impact compared with conventional hides. Based in Maastricht, the firm is now installing larger bioreactor systems in its facilities and has already secured several commercial partnerships to bring its material to market. Management claims the product outperforms traditional leather on consistency and sustainability metrics. Prior to its latest raise, the company had attracted €8 million in seed funding to prove out its science. The new capital will allow Qorium to scale production, expand its team, and move closer to full commercialisation. Investors cite the technology’s potential to transform one of the world’s most polluting industries as a key driver of their support.

Total raised

$29M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Nov 2025