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Modern Synthesis
Modern Synthesis is a textile manufacturing company incorporated in England and Wales with headquarters in London. The company crafts innovative, sustainable materials free from plastics and petrochemicals using biotechnology.
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Modern Synthesis at a glance
Modern Synthesis is a materials company headquartered in United Kingdom. Its most recent funding round, Seed, raised $5.5M in February 2025. Xcout tracks 7 named people at Modern Synthesis, including Jen Keane (CEO).
Modern Synthesis leadership
- Jen KeaneCEO
- Ben ReeveCTO
- Dr. Ben ReeveCTO
- Patricia AhufingerVice President of Operations
- Dr. Ioannis ZampetakisHead of Science
- Nava EsmailizadehInterim Head of Growth (Maternity Cover)
1 more named person on record for Modern Synthesis, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Modern Synthesis funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | $5.5M | 3 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
Modern Synthesis competitors
A few of Modern Synthesis's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
NFW develops and manufactures sustainable, plastic-free performance materials, including plant-based alternatives to leather, textiles, foam, and footwear outsoles. The company serves brands in fashion, footwear, and consumer goods by providing bio-based material solutions designed to replace synthetics.
M-Based is a biomaterials company headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, that develops next-generation sustainable materials using mushrooms.
Xampla is a world-leading material science company that develops innovative, plastic-free and edible packaging solutions. The firm operates out of its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Alt.Leather is a textile manufacturing startup headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The compact team designs scalable, high-performance, and low-impact alternative leather materials targeted at multiple product verticals. The company advances sustainable fashion and manufacturing through grants and alternative material innovation.
Seevix Material Sciences is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company founded in 2014 that produces high-strength spider silk fibers utilizing recombinant DNA technology.
Mothership Materials is a privately held sustainability company headquartered in New York, NY, that transforms agricultural waste into valuable power and material alternatives.
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More on Modern Synthesis in Xcout Intel
- 7 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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