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Forager™ is bringing truly sustainable, plastic free vegan leather and foams to the fashion industry. Our premium hides are made from pure mycelium, without any plastics or heavy metals. Our foams are perfect for insoles and many other applications, involving zero petroleum. Grown on agricultural byproducts, our products are completely natural and fully biodegradable at the end of their use. Through partnership with leading brands and product developers, we are advancing the next generation of mycelium materials and bringing them to market, meeting the fast-growing demand for consumer goods to benefit people and planet.
Overview
Location
United States, New York, Town of Green Island
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2021
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Mar 16, 2022 | Eben Bayer: “Ecovative Has Engineered Mycelium Structures That Out-Perform Plastic, Leather, Even Meat” | It’s been a couple of years since we last spoke with Eben Bayer, and to say he has been busy since 2020 is quite the understatement. The founder and CEO of Ecovative Design and MyForestFoods Co. (previously known as Atlast) is inarguably on... |
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FAQ about Forager
When was Forager founded?
Forager was founded in 2021.
What has the press written about Forager?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning Forager, among them “Eben Bayer: “Ecovative Has Engineered Mycelium Structures That Out-Perform Plastic, Leather, Even Meat”” (Mar 16, 2022).
Is Forager still active?
Yes, Forager is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 27, 2025.