Qorium
Qorium develops lab-grown leather from bovine cells that replicates the physical and tactile properties of traditional hide, offering the fashion and luxury accessories industry a sustainable material without animal slaughter.
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Podcast Episode
🎙️ Deep Dive
Daily News – 11 November 2025
Listen to the episodeAbout Qorium
Qorium is a Dutch startup founded in 2021 developing lab-grown leather production processes identical to traditional bovine hide but produced from cell growth in bioreactors without animal slaughter. In November 2025 it closed a EUR 22M Series A to scale production and partner with luxury brands.
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Fashion and luxury accessories brands seeking sustainable materials without animal slaughter while maintaining traditional leather quality.
Geographic Presence
Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2025 - Series A: euro22M
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