Uncaged Innovations
White Plains, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Uncaged Innovations is a biomaterials company that makes grain- and plant-based leather alternatives using its proprietary BioFuze platform, which replicates the collagen structure of animal leather. Its Elevate material is a tanning-free, scalable leather substitute aimed at industries seeking sustainable, luxury-quality materials.
Founders & leadership
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Stephanie DownsChief Executive Officer
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$7.7MofferedJun 2024 · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$7.7MofferedJun 2024 · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephanie DownsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.7M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $254.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Uncaged Innovations do?
- Uncaged Innovations is a biomaterials company that makes grain- and plant-based leather alternatives using its proprietary BioFuze platform, which replicates the collagen structure of animal leather. Its Elevate material is a tanning-free, scalable leather substitute aimed at industries seeking sustainable, luxury-quality materials.
- Who are Uncaged Innovations's investors?
- Uncaged Innovations's investors include Alwyn Capital, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures, Stray Dog Capital, Fall Line Capital, Golden Seeds.
- Where is Uncaged Innovations headquartered?
- Uncaged Innovations is headquartered in White Plains, US.

