Uncaged produce biomimetic leather alternatives based on natural components such as plant-based proteins, rather than the plastic-based materials found elsewhere.
Team

Stephanie Downs
Co-Founder & CEO

Dr. Xioakun Wang
Co-Founder & CTO

Milestones

Founded: 2020

Location: New York, US

First Investment: Pre-Seed, 2023

Current Stage: Seed

News

Natalie Portman joins UNCAGED Innovations as an investor and strategic partner.

Uncaged Innovations named one of Best Innovations of 2025 by TIME

Uncaged partners with Hyundai to bring plant-based leather into vehicles