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Ponda
Ponda, formerly known as Saltyco, is a biomaterials company headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, that develops novel textiles from truly regenerative fibres.
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Ponda at a glance
Ponda is an environmental company headquartered in United Kingdom. It has raised at least $4.2M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Crowdfunding, raised $1.8M in August 2026. Xcout tracks 5 named people at Ponda, including Luke Jahn (Chief Financial Officer).
Ponda leadership
- Luke JahnChief Financial Officer
- Julian Ellis-BrownCEO and Co-founder
- Neloufar TaheriCOO and Co-founder
- Finlay DuncanCTO and Co-founder
- Antonia JaraCCO and Co-founder
Ponda funding rounds
At least $4.2M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdfunding | $1.8M | — | |
| Seed | $2.4M | 5 named |
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More on Ponda in Xcout Intel
- 5 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access