Photo: Supplied by Sapro-Tech
An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.
Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson.
The material is made from mycelium which is a root like structure of a fungus.
Last year the business raised $1 million in pre -seed funding and is now seeking a further $1 million dollars in seed funding.
It is currently in talks with Venture Capitalists and has partnered with four fashion companies - SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat & YY NATION - who are keen to collaborate.
Sapro-tech founder Dr Keith Hudson talks to Kathryn.
