Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: okom wrks labs, PBC
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc
Updated at: 2026-06-02T05:01:08Z

Tagline: Rebuilding the World, One Mycelium Brick at a Time!
Elevator pitch: okom wrks labs, PBC has invented zerø-frm®, the very first structural, mycelium based composite. Our patent-pending technology is designed as a 1:1 replacement for lumber in the built environment. We are focused, first on developing zerø-frm® based Structurally Insulated Panels (zf-SIPS®); we will then quickly expand our research to include additional structural (and non-structural) applications. We develop solutions for the built environment and license the tech to manufacturers big and small.

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 6900 | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 7 | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 6900 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:01:08Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:01:08Z
- Total investors: 7 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:01:08Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:01:08Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 6900
- total_investors: 7
- team_size: 7
- featured_investor_count: 1
- faq_count: 2
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- ⚖️ First structural mycelium composite with U.S. Patent No. 11,866,691: zerø-frm | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-1
- Raised $400K+ from angels + $400K in revenue via AXA-XL corporate partnership | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-2
- 🤝 Accepted into Autodesk Residency—access to tools for scaling manufacturing processes | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-3
- ️Partnered with Kent State, Argonne Lab, + universities including U. of Toronto, Texas Tech, and CU | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-4
- Grows 6x more material per acre than timber—zero waste, zero deforestation | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-5
- 1 acre hemp = 138T CO2e drawdown vs. 83T emitted post-logging forest | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-6
- 🧱 zerø-frm replaces wood + glues with mycelium—carbon-negative, toxin-free, scalable | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-7
- 🇺🇸 Builds U.S. regenerative farming, manufacturing, and circular supply chain jobs | citation: https://wefunder.com/okom-wrks-labs-pbc#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: I don't see anything that talks more about the investor perk tiers. Could you share a bit more about that?
  A: Thanks for the question, Sophia...here is the list of perks we're offering: $1,000 - Get a copy of Build Beyond Zero, by okom co-founder, Chris Magwood and a zerø-frm flower pot. Maybe you don’t need a flower pot strong enough to use as a car jack to change your tire…but if you invest $1,000 or more we will send you one! (Limited to the first 10 $1,000 investors). $2,500 - Invest at $2,500 or more and get Get a copy of Build Beyond Zero, by okom co-founder, Chris Magwood as well as a zerø-frm...
- Q: Hi there, this is interesting technology and it's great to see the team you've put together and the venture partners and collaborations the company is involved with. Given what appears to be a very low cash on hand, why are you only raising 67K? It appears that the company is ...
  A: Hey Justin, Thanks for reaching out and for your thoughtful questions and support. Please see the detailed response below from our CEO, Matt Chandler, addressing your points. The $67K Confusion The $67K on WeFunder is outdated and an error. We initially set a lower amount because our Form C wasn’t filed or approved yet (this happened earlier this year). After financial review, we were approved to raise $1M and adjusted our WeFunder ask to $500K. Our total fundraising target is $1.25M to fund ...