The material world is about to get a whole new material. Bolt Threads is creating the next generation of performance fibers and fabrics using proprietary breakthroughs in industrial biotechnology. Working at the molecular level, Bolt Threads will transform the textiles market, turning renewable raw materials into products with outstanding properties that meet specific consumer needs. Bolt Threads is backed by Foundation Capital, Formation 8, and Founders Fund, and is based in Emeryville, California.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/15 | $32,300,000 | Series B |
Formation 8 Foundation Capital Founders Fund | undisclosed |
| 05/12/16 | $50,000,000 | Series C |
Alafi Capital East West Capital Formation 8 Foundation Capital Founders Fund Innovation Endeavors Nan Fung | undisclosed |
| 01/22/18 | $123,000,000 | Series D |
Allen & Company Baillie Gifford  Fidelity Management & Research Company Formation 8 Founders Fund Temasek | undisclosed |
