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Rebuilding the World, One Mycelium Brick at a Time!
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I'm an architect, based in California, practicing ecological construction.
bob@bobtheis.net“The foremost challenge of this century is for our culture to learn to live within its solar budget. Contained within that challenge is a critical need for bio-based, carbon storing construction materials that do not require a great deal of energy to produce. Utilizing what the natural world has already developed would seem to be the most practical approach for doing this. A natural material that can replace petroleum based foams would be a great step forward in this direction.”
Our Team
We Grow Materials, We Don’t Extract Them
We invented the tech to grow the future of materials—from furniture to full-scale buildings.
Our Vision:
The future of materials: lighter, greener, and grown, not made
At Okom we make the world's strongest mycelium-based composite
If the wood industry were pitched today, no one would buy it!
- It’s wasteful
- It's inefficient
- It's destructive to the environment
Yet we stick with it simply because it’s what we know and are familiar with.
Buildings and infrastructure rely on outdated materials that deplete our natural resources and drive 40% of global CO₂ emissions—the industry is overdue for a better option.
Sustainable alternatives do exist, but they are too...
- Expensive
- Weak
- Challenging to Scale
Nevertheless, companies face regulatory and supply chain pressures, but current options fail to deliver on both performance and cost
Why Extract When We Can Grow?
At Okom, we believe the future of materials is Grown NOT Extracted
🌱 We Grow Materials—Not Cut Them Down
Okom replaces wood and synthetics with patented, mycelium-based composites that are stronger, safer, and carbon-negative.
We grow materials in just 5–7 days using three simple ingredients: mycelium, agricultural waste, and textiles.
No trees. No toxins. No expensive inputs.
💡 Custom-built. Waste-free. Scalable.
Our materials outperform traditional options—without the environmental toll or the premium price tag.
Our Traction
- Revenue-Generating Partnerships: Completed a $375,000 demonstration project for AXA-XL’s NYC office, showcasing real-world application and generating revenue.
- Successful Fundraising: Raised $450,000 from angel investors, fueling our research and development efforts.
- Third Derivative Accelerator Cohort 23-2: Joined Third Derivative’s Low Carbon Materials Industry Cohort, enhancing our network and resources. Third Derivative
A $260B Opportunity—and Okom Is Starting Where It Counts
📈 $260B Global Green Building Materials Market
- Growing 10-12% CAGR, fueled by sustainability mandates & shifting regulations
🌍 $56B U.S. & EU Green Materials Market
- High demand for sustainable materials as carbon pricing & ESG compliance rise
🪑 $10B Initial Target Market (Furniture & Interiors)
- Okom enters with high-margin, low-volume applications before scaling into structural materialsNature Meets Science—And the Experts Are on Board
Experts Agree: This Is a Game-Changer
🎙️ Featuring Chris Magwood, Co-Founder & carbon-building pioneer behind RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings program and author of Build Beyond Zero
- Patented Innovation: Secured U.S. Patent 11,866,691 for our structural mycelium-based composite, zerø-frm.
- Autodesk Research Residency: Selected for the Autodesk Research Residency at their Boston Tech Center, advancing commercialization efforts. CompositesWorld
- Collaborative Research with Argonne National Lab: Partnered with Argonne National Laboratory for advanced material testing and development.
- Department of Energy Advanced Building Collaborative: Participated in the DOE’s Advanced Building Collaborative, focusing on sustainable construction solutions.
- IMPEL+ Cohort 2022: Selected for the IMPEL+ program, fostering innovation in building technologies.
“In the landscape of mycelium composites, there is nothing quite like zerø-frm! The potential impact of this kind of truly sustainable building material can’t be overstated.”
Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Research | Material ConneXion
💡 Revenue Model:
- Direct B2B sales → designers, developers, architects
- Licensing model for manufacturing scale
- Custom orders + repeat contracts from corporate partners
Why This Team Wins
Okom brings together the two forces essential for breakthrough success: deep invention and disciplined execution.
Our science & technology team is pioneering the next generation of sustainable materials—combining mycelium innovation with decades of built environment expertise and the backing of world-class partners.
Our commercial team knows how to turn that innovation into revenue. We’re not here to experiment—we’re here to scale with purpose, move fast, and build a business that lasts.
This isn't just a great idea.
This is a team that’s done it before—and is doing it again.
We're building something big—and the world is taking notice.
From global climate accelerators to state-level economic development, Okom is being recognized as a pioneer in sustainable building materials.
CompositesWorld
"Okom Wrks Labs Collaborates with Autodesk for Mycelium-Based Composite Commercialization"
"Okom Wrks Labs' sustainable materials feature an R-value of 2.4 and a compressive strength of 1 MPa—making them significantly stronger and stiffer than other mycelium-based products on the market."
Governor Roy Cooper's Press Release
"Materials Manufacturer to Locate $10 Million Facility to Robeson County"
"This new facility will also include research and development for mycelium load-bearing structural composites by Okom Wrks Labs."
HempBuild Magazine
"US Dept. of Energy Supporting Hemp Building Products"
"Okom Wrks signed an MOU with the DOE's Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Collaborative, integrating high-tech manufacturing with low carbon materials."
💰 Fueling the Future—One Mycelium Brick at a Time
What We’ll Achieve with This Round
0–6 Months: Lay the Foundation
- Secure low-volume manufacturing space (already identified)
- Launch interior & furniture prototypes for select customers → Includes giveaway program to engage and reward WeFunder investors
- Begin small-batch production to demonstrate capabilities and gather feedback
6–12 Months: Validate Demand
- Secure initial purchase orders from high-end, high-margin customers
- Launch custom manufacturing runs for partners like AXA→ Tailored production of branded office interiors across global locations
- Establish contract manufacturing partnerships to meet increasing demand
- Deliver and iterate on early customer projects, refining materials and processes
12–24 Months: Scale with Strategic Partners
- Ramp up contract manufacturing via pre-vetted partners—avoiding the cost of building our own facility
- Lock in long-term distribution and purchase agreements with developers and design partners
- Solidify Okom’s reputation as a scalable, trusted provider of grown, carbon-negative materials
Why This Matters
This round enables us to go from premium product validation to a repeatable commercialization model—paving the way for:
- Sustainable revenue from low-volume, high-margin projects
- Scalable production without capital-intensive infrastructure
- Establish the foundation for future licensing and distribution into high-volume building applications
- Build investor confidence through traction today—while unlocking mass-market potential tomorrow
We're proving demand now with premium products, while laying the track to scale globally with purpose.
We build the future together!
🎉 Thank You for Believing in a Future We Can Grow! 🌱
The world is built on outdated, extractive materials—but we’re changing that. Instead of cutting down forests, we’re growing the next generation of high-performance materials with mycelium.
🚀 Now, we’re inviting you to grow with us.
Join us in building a profitable, sustainable future—one mycelium brick at a time.