# Evolved By Nature

> Evolved By Nature is a Boston-area biotechnology company that turns discarded silkworm cocoons into a liquid, renewable protein platform called Activated Silk. From that platform it builds a library of natural peptides and biopolymers used as petrochemical-free alternatives across three markets: clean skincare and cosmetics ingredients, biodegradable finishes for leather and performance textiles, and injectable biomaterials for medical aesthetics. Founded in 2013 by silk-chemistry veterans Dr. Gregory Altman and Dr. Rebecca Lacouture, the company has raised roughly $190M including a $120M Series C and counts Chanel among its investors and partners.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Boston (Medford / Needham area), Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** Dr. Gregory Altman (Co-Founder & CEO), Dr. Rebecca Lacouture (Co-Founder, President & COO)
- **Team size:** ~59 employees
- **Products:** Activated Silk Biotechnology Platform, Bioactive Peptides for Skincare, Activated Silk L1 Biofinishing System, Activated Silk Textile Finishes, Activated Silk Dermal Filler (via Silk Medical Aesthetics)
- **Notable:** Raised ~$190M total, including a $120M Series C (2022) led by Teachers' Venture Growth., Attracted Chanel as a strategic investor - a rare biotech stake for the luxury house., Opened a full-scale manufacturing facility targeting 900 metric tons of Activated Silk per year.

## Products & services

- **Activated Silk Biotechnology Platform** — A proprietary platform that converts natural silk protein from discarded cocoons into a liquid, tunable library of peptides and biopolymers used as sustainable chemicals, bioactive ingredients and therapeutics.
- **Bioactive Peptides for Skincare** — Natural, water-soluble silk-derived peptides that support the skin's own production of protective proteins (like claudin and keratin), boosting barrier function, supporting collagen, hydrating and reducing hyperpigmentation.
- **Activated Silk L1 Biofinishing System** — A biodegradable, PFAS-free leather finishing system that outperforms petrochemical coatings without additional cross-linkers.
- **Activated Silk Textile Finishes** — Sustainable finishes for performance textiles delivering water resistance and moisture-wicking without polyurethane or other petrochemicals.
- **Activated Silk Dermal Filler (via Silk Medical Aesthetics)** — An all-natural, biodegradable, reversible injectable biomaterial - silk protein within a crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel - in FDA clinical trials for correcting facial wrinkles and folds.
- **Petrochemical-free skincare brand** — A direct-to-consumer skincare line (serum, face cream, body products) formulated for ultra-sensitive skin using Activated Silk.

## Achievements

- Raised ~$190M total, including a $120M Series C (2022) led by Teachers' Venture Growth.
- Attracted Chanel as a strategic investor - a rare biotech stake for the luxury house.
- Opened a full-scale manufacturing facility targeting 900 metric tons of Activated Silk per year.
- Sister company Silk Medical Aesthetics won FDA IDE approval and reported 83.7% wrinkle-severity improvement in a feasibility trial.
- Founders previously built Serica Technologies, whose FDA-approved silk medical device was acquired by Allergan (2010).
- Named to the Business of Fashion BoF 500 (2019).

## Latest updates

- **2022-06** — Closed $120M Series C led by Teachers' Venture Growth and Senator Investment Group to scale Activated Silk manufacturing.
- **2022-01** — Sister company Silk Medical Aesthetics received FDA IDE approval to begin a pivotal clinical trial for its Activated Silk dermal filler.
- **2023-05** — Launched the Activated Silk L1 biofinishing system for PFAS-free leather finishing.
- **2025-10** — Refreshed product imagery for its natural ingredients and L1 leather lines on the biotech site.

## Links

- Website: https://evolvedbynature.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/evolvedbynature
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EvolvedByNature
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvedbynature/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/evolvedbynature/

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