{"id":2406,"date":"2026-04-23T08:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/?p=2406"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:24:27","slug":"value-factory-invests-in-foamlab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/en\/value-factory-invests-in-foamlab\/","title":{"rendered":"Value Factory invests in Foamlab to accelerate the circular materials transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Value Factory Ventures invests in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foamlab.co\/\">Foamlab<\/a>,\u00a0a spin-off from Delft University of Technology developing a new generation of bio-based foam materials. In this \u20ac3 million funding round, Value Factory joins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icoscapital.com\/\">ICOS Capital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/doenventures.com\/nl\/\">DOEN Ventures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/capricorn.be\/en\/capricorn-industrial-biotech-fund\">Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund<\/a>\u00a0and the TTT Green Tech Fund (<a href=\"https:\/\/shiftinvest.com\/\">SHIFT Invest<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The investment enables Foamlab to build a pilot plant, scale production, and accelerate the commercial rollout of its technology.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>A sustainable alternative to fossil-based foams<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Foamlab develops foam materials based on bacterial cellulose, a natural and renewable material produced through fermentation. These materials offer a circular alternative to traditional fossil-based foams, which are widely used in applications such as packaging, textiles, furniture, and construction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The technology allows for a wide range of material properties, from soft, textile-like structures to rigid, load-bearing applications. This makes Foamlab\u2019s solution broadly applicable while maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Accelerating the bio-based materials transition<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With this investment, Value Factory supports the transition towards a circular and bio-based economy. Foamlab\u2019s technology enables the replacement of fossil-based foams with scalable, sustainable alternatives based on bacterial nanocellulose. Applications range from construction insulation to high-end packaging and fashion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>By addressing how materials are produced and used, Foamlab contributes to a fundamental shift in the materials landscape \u2014 offering a solution that is both industrially scalable and circular.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The growing demand for sustainable materials highlights the potential of Foamlab\u2019s technology. With this new funding, the company is well positioned to expand production capacity and further scale its first commercial applications.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Value Factory Ventures invests in Foamlab,\u00a0a spin-off from Delft University of Technology developing a new generation of bio-based foam materials. 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