Investing in the Fungal Future
Do you want to join the Fungi Revolution?
The collective gathers aligned investors backing fungi-powered innovation. Through syndicated investments, we connect capital with pioneering startups solving environmental challenges.
— all rooted in the power of fungi.
Fungi is the Next Frontier
Fungi hold immense potential for environmental innovation across industries, playing a key role in the broader biotechnological movement—harnessing nature to drive regenerative business models.
This presents a compelling opportunity for forward-thinking investors eager to engage in the new frontier of biotechnology with significant potential. The Fungi Investment Collective is tapping into this underutilized area, positioning itself at the forefront of what Scientific American has called the 'Fungi Revolution.
“The Mycelium Revolution is upon Us”
- Scientific American
Investment Strategy
Like the organisms we invest in, we believe strength lies in connection. The model is syndicate-first. Uniting investors from all shapes and sizes of family offices, angel investors and institutions to co-invest in early-stage companies unlocking the full potential of the fungal kingdom.
Each deal is carefully selected, transparently shared, and backed by deep expertise from science to scaling.
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Early stage (Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A)
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Globally
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We collectively invest EUR100K-EUR500K tickets in the startups.
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Sector and application agnostic.
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Novel and impactful fungi innovations solving environmental challenges,
Join the Collective
We invest early, think long-term, and back founders building regenerative businesses from the ground up.
Carefully syndicating fungi-focused deals and open them to the network.
As a member of the collective, you gain:
Access to vetted early-stage opportunities
Syndicated SPVs with deal-by-deal flexibility
Due diligence by experts and founder interviews
Access to sector insights and co-investors
Portfolio
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Sustainable Feed for Aquaculture
What They Do: Developing circular, fungi-based feed to cut aquaculture’s biggest environmental burden: feed production
Stage: Seed
Location: Norway
Why It Matters: Turns waste into protein offering a scaleable fish feed alternative
Funga
Increased forestry yield with fungi
What They Do: Enhancing tree growth and survival by harnessing beneficial fungi—improving yield, soil health, and biodiversity
Stage: Series A
Location: USA (Spin-out from Crowther Lab, ETH Zurich)
Why It Matters: Scaling climate impact through improved ecosystem
Anthology
Enabling technology to improve biomanufacturing
What They Do: Unlocking fungal species to boost efficiency across different industries
Stage: Seed
Location: USA (Harvard & MIT spin-out)
Why It Matters: Opens new pathways for innovation
Syndicate Weaver
The collective is initiated and led by Susanne Gløersen, an investor and advocate for fungi-based innovation, and the founder of The Future is Fungi Award, a global platform for breakthrough fungi research and startups, gathering the fungal ecosystem worldwide.
You can read about the award here.
Through the award, she has built a strong deal flow, position and a global network of scientists, operators, and biotech investors assessing emerging innovations.
With more a decade in leading positions in sustainable investments, including SEB’s Green Tech VC, she now drives investment into fungi’s next frontier.
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Before venturing into the fungal world she has been a progressive voice advocating for sustainability in the financial sector for more than a decade, through leading positions including Sustainability Lead for SEB Green Tech VC, Deputy Head for Sustainable Banking and Head of Climate and Sustainable Finance in SEB Norway, sustainability strategist with the Nordics largest wealth advisor Formue and positions in both Nordea and Carnegie. Susanne has also been active in the VC ecosystem for several years, including holding board positions and mentoring in start-up accelerators.
Passionate, curious and a natural explorer, she is now on a quest for humanity to discover and co-create with the kingdom of fungi for a more prosperous future.
Network of Resources
Inspired by mycelial networks, we tap into a dynamic network of scientists, commercial leads, operators, and investors — all united by a belief in fungi’s potential and trusted for their expertise. Ensuring the right mix of skills, knowledge, and resources for each unique opportunity.
What sets us apart is the strength and depth of our network. By combining diverse expertise, industry connections, and a passion for innovation, we’re uniquely positioned to offer startups not just capital, but the resources and guidance they need to thrive in a competitive landscape.