Ponda
3 known investors
Find your way into Ponda
217 people in our graph share verified history with the Ponda team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Madison Lenormandunlockedknows Julian Ellis-Brown · together at Imperial College London (overlapped)
knows the team · via Royal College of Art
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Ponda is a biomaterials company developing textiles from regenerative fibres, specifically processing cattails grown in regenerative wetlands, as an alternative to fabrics sourced from ancient and endangered forests. The company serves apparel brands, designers, and retailers seeking sustainable textile solutions that protect global ecosystems.
Founders & leadership
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Julian Ellis-BrowninCEOJulian Ellis-Brown is CEO of Ponda, a biomaterials company developing textiles from cattails grown in regenerative wetlands as a sustainable alternative to forest-based fabrics.
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Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountcrowdfunding roundAug 2026Source ↗
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In the news
Material World: Spinnova Eyes $15M U.S. IPOwwd.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Ponda do?
- Ponda is a biomaterials company developing textiles from regenerative fibres, specifically processing cattails grown in regenerative wetlands, as an alternative to fabrics sourced from ancient and endangered forests. The company serves apparel brands, designers, and retailers seeking sustainable textile solutions that protect global ecosystems.
- Who founded Ponda?
- Ponda was founded by Julian Ellis-Brown, Antonia, Neloufar, Finlay.
- Who are Ponda's investors?
- Ponda's investors include Counteract One, Faber, Faber Capital SCR SA.