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Goldwin Play Earth Fund invests in Ambercycle, Inc., the material science company powering an ecosystem for circular fashion
Goldwin Play Earth Fund (GW-PEF), co-managed by Goldwin Venture Partners Inc. (GVP) and Ignition Point Venture Partners Inc. (IGP-VP), today announced a strategic investment in Ambercycle, Inc. (Ambercycle), a Los Angeles-based material innovation company advancing circular material systems for the fashion industry. The investment marks a milestone collaboration for Ambercycle, as cycora® enters one of the world's most technical and quality-focused textile markets for the first time.
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