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Next-Gen Materials Start-Up MycoWorks Raises $125 Million

The company is already working with Hermès and will use the funds to help scale up production of its mushroom-based leather alternative.
Mycoworks' proprietary Reishi material, created form mycelium.
Mycoworks' proprietary Reishi material, created form mycelium. (Jesse Green)

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