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§ Private Profile · College Park, MD, USA
Sustainable materials manufacturer developing and selling Superwood, densified wood products replacing steel and concrete.
InventWood, a Frederick, Maryland-based company, develops densified wood products called Superwood, up to 12 times stronger and 10 times tougher than natural wood. This Superwood material, created by removing lignin and compressing cellulose, offers superior strength-to-weight over steel, fire and pest resistance, for building facades, cladding, and lightweight vehicle and aircraft components. The company has raised over $50 million, including a $15 million Series A first close and an additional $8 million, to fund its commercial manufacturing facilities. Key investors include Grantham Foundation, Baruch Future Ventures, and Builders Vision; Tyler Huggins serves as CEO. InventWood was founded around 2018 by Liangbing Hu, based on research initiated in 2013 at the University of Maryland. Its business model centers on sells high-performance Superwood building products like facades and panels from commercial manufacturing facilities, funded by venture capital and government grants.
InventWood has raised $23.0M across 2 funding rounds.
InventWood has raised $23.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
InventWood has raised $23.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
InventWood's investors include Grantham Foundation, Baruch Future Ventures, Builders VC, MUUS Climate Partners, John Rockwell, Echelon.
InventWood has raised $23.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series A in May 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | $15M Series A | Grantham Foundation | Baruch Future Ventures, Builders VC, Muus Climate Partners | Announced |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $8M Venture Round | — | John Rockwell, Echelon, Grantham Foundation | Announced |