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Dimpora has raised $2.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Dimpora.
Dimpora has raised $2.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Based in Zürich, Switzerland, Dimpora develops PFAS-free and solvent-free textile membranes for waterproof, breathable outdoor apparel using its patented CoreLayer Technology to enable circularity. The company currently operates with a dedicated team of 14 employees and maintains a commercial portfolio consisting of 30 standard two- and three-layer fabrics. Operating through multi-year joint development agreements and direct sales, the firm supplies these sustainable materials to the outdoor fashion, construction, and medical sectors. To support its ongoing commercialization efforts and material research, the enterprise has successfully raised over CHF 2.1 million in total venture funding to date. The organization's board of directors includes prominent industry executives such as former Kjus vice president Sven Serena, Armedangels co-founder Anton Jurina, and former Donna Karan International chief executive officer Caroline Brown. Dimpora was officially founded in 2019 by Mario Stucki and Anna Beltzung.
Dimpora has raised $2.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $2M Seed | Closed Loop Partners, Olaf Joeressen, Adrian Horotan | — | Announced |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $280K Grant | H&M Foundation | — | Announced |
Key people at Dimpora.
Dimpora has raised $2.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Dimpora's investors include Closed Loop Partners, Olaf Joeressen, Adrian Horotan, H&M Foundation.
Dimpora AG is a Swiss technology company founded in 2019 that develops PFAS-free, solvent-free textile membranes for waterproof and breathable outdoor apparel, using patented CoreLayer Technology for circularity and sustainability[1][2][3][4][6]. It serves outdoor and fashion brands, with applications in construction and medical sectors, solving the problem of toxic chemicals like PFAS in traditional membranes while maintaining high performance in waterproofing, breathability, and durability[1][2][4][6]. The company has raised $4.95M in unattributed VC funding, won awards like the ISC3 Innovation Challenge main prize in 2024, and offers customizable, recyclable mono-material laminates ready for market integration[1][3][4].
Dimpora's growth momentum includes recognition as ISC3 Start-up of the Month for December 2024, participation in Venture Leaders Cleantech 2023, and a portfolio of 30 standard 2- and 3-layer fabrics from synthetic to bio-based materials, with joint development agreements (JDAs) spanning 1-2 years for client-specific products[1][3][4][5].
Dimpora was founded in 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland, by a team of scientists, chemical engineers, textile experts, and bioengineers motivated by the environmental harm of PFAS-laden membranes in outdoor clothing[1][3][4]. The idea emerged from a realization that conventional waterproof technologies relied on toxic "forever chemicals," prompting the team to innovate sustainable alternatives without compromising performance[4][5][6]. Early traction came through developing the patented CoreLayer Technology—a pore-forming process using non-toxic, customizable polymers—leading to awards, finalist spots in innovation challenges, and partnerships focused on sustainability[2][3][4][5].
Pivotal moments include winning the ISC3 Investor Forum 2024 prize and global exposure via Venturelab's Cleantech programs, solidifying their position as a leader in fluorine-free membranes[3][5].
Dimpora rides the sustainable materials and circular economy trend in textiles, capitalizing on global PFAS bans and consumer demand for eco-friendly outdoor gear amid climate action pressures (SDG 13)[2][3][6]. Timing is ideal as regulations tighten on "forever chemicals," creating a market gap for high-performance, non-toxic alternatives in a $20B+ technical fabrics sector[1][2][7]. Favorable forces include cleantech investor interest, supply chain shifts toward mono-materials for recyclability, and collaborations with sustainability-committed partners[3][4][5]. By enabling brands to achieve circularity, Dimpora influences the ecosystem, pushing competitors toward greener tech and accelerating industry-wide adoption of bio-based innovations[2][4].
Dimpora's trajectory points to expanded commercialization, with scaling JDAs, new polymer explorations, and penetration into construction/medical markets alongside deeper outdoor brand integrations[2][4]. Trends like stricter PFAS regulations, bio-based material advances, and EU circular economy mandates will propel growth, potentially boosting valuation through acquisitions or larger VC rounds[1][2][7]. Their influence may evolve into ecosystem leadership, licensing CoreLayer tech or setting standards for toxic-free performance wear, transforming outdoor apparel from environmental liability to asset—proving sustainability and top-tier protection can coexist[3][6].
