Nature's Fynd
Chicago, US · 5 known investors
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The Fynder Group develops a biotechnology platform using extremophile fungi to produce specialty ingredients, biopharmaceutical drugs, and bio-based materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and textile applications. The company leverages proprietary filamentous fungal strains to engineer high-performance solutions across multiple industries.
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Matthew StrongininCFO & Co-founderMatthew Strongin worked as an investor at First Green Partners, a venture firm focused on energy and chemicals, before co-founding Nature's Fynd, where he serves as CFO. He has background in strategy and finance across food, energy, and industrials sectors, and prior experience in carpentry and machining trades.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Nature's Fynd do?
- The Fynder Group develops a biotechnology platform using extremophile fungi to produce specialty ingredients, biopharmaceutical drugs, and bio-based materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and textile applications. The company leverages proprietary filamentous fungal strains to engineer high-performance solutions across multiple industries.
- Who founded Nature's Fynd?
- Nature's Fynd was founded by Matthew Strongin.
- Who are Nature's Fynd's investors?
- Nature's Fynd's investors include 1955 Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Danone Manifesto Venture, Lauder Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund.
- Where is Nature's Fynd headquartered?
- Nature's Fynd is headquartered in Chicago, US.






