Faircraft
Entrepreneur First '21Paris, FR · Founded 2021 · 8 known investors
FairCraft develops lab-grown leather produced from cells and proteins through a material discovery platform, offering an animal-free alternative with low environmental impact. The company creates cell-based materials that brands can fine-tune for touch, feel, and transformability properties.
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Founders & leadership
Faircraft was founded in 2021 by Haïkel Balti and Cesar Valencia Gallardo.
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Haïkel BaltiinCEOHaïkel Balti trained as a mechanical engineer and materials scientist, and has closed multimillion-dollar B2B co-development agreements with large corporates, including navigating complex intellectual property arrangements. His earlier roles involved managing product launches end to end across both B2B and B2C markets.
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Cesar Valencia GallardoinCTOCesar Valencia Gallardo spent a decade in academic research, building a cross-disciplinary background in biochemistry, cell biology and materials science that informs faircraft's material design. His expertise includes optimizing the cell-substrate interface, a critical variable in tissue engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Faircraft do?
- FairCraft develops lab-grown leather produced from cells and proteins through a material discovery platform, offering an animal-free alternative with low environmental impact. The company creates cell-based materials that brands can fine-tune for touch, feel, and transformability properties.
- Who founded Faircraft?
- Faircraft was founded by Haïkel Balti, Cesar Valencia Gallardo in 2021.
- Who are Faircraft's investors?
- Faircraft's investors include AFI Ventures, Blue Wire Capital, Entrepreneur First, Joyance Partners, Kindred Ventures, Social Starts, CAP HORN VC, Heirloom.
- Where is Faircraft headquartered?
- Faircraft is headquartered in Paris, FR.