New VC bets entirely on fungi startups: 'A very broad investment field'
24 mars 2026
12:16
Fungi, mycelium and microbes are finding their way into everything from agriculture and building materials to dyes and new proteins.
Now specialist investor The Fungi VC is stepping forward to find and fund the next generation of mushroom startups.
We spoke with the founding partners to find out about their unique approach to venture capital and what companies they're investing in.
"We're the new kids on the block and want to do this in a new way," Susanne Gløersen tells Impact Loop.
Now specialist investor The Fungi VC is stepping forward to find and fund the next generation of mushroom startups.
We spoke with the founding partners to find out about their unique approach to venture capital and what companies they're investing in.
"We're the new kids on the block and want to do this in a new way," Susanne Gløersen tells Impact Loop.
Industrial pressure to find alternatives to fossil-based, chemical-heavy and resource-intensive solutions is creating opportunities for new types of companies – and the investors who seek them out.
One niche gaining increasing attention is fungi: mushrooms, mycelium and yeast that can be used in countless products.