Matter has developed technology that prevents microplastics and microfibres from textile production entering waterways during manufacturing.
A Bristol tech company that was the only UK finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 has secured funding from Inter IKEA. Matter, which has already raised millions of pounds in funding, said Inter IKEA — the group of companies connecting IKEA franchisees with suppliers — led the latest round, though details of the transaction were not disclosed.
The finance will allow Matter to install its tech in some 400 factories by 2030, preventing 15,000 tonnes of pollution entering the ocean over the next five years, the business said.
Adam Root, chief executive and founder of Matter, said the investment and adoption of its tech — known as Regen — by Inter IKEA showed “what is possible when sustainability meets commercial viability”. “Large corporates play an important role in supporting new technologies and offers a route to creating impact at scale,” he said.
It is understood that Inter IKEA will explore how the filtration technology can transform textile production globally. Linn Clabburn, innovation ventures Leader at Inter IKEA Group, said: “IKEA is committed to use water sustainably by reducing water usage across our value chain and by protecting nature and supporting communities affected by water pollution.”
Авторское резюме: Matter разработала Regen — фильтрационную технологию, предотвращающую попадание микропластика и микрофибр в водные системы во время производства тканей; инвестиция Inter IKEA поддерживает масштабирование до 400 фабрик к 2030 году, потенциально снижая океанское загрязнение.
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