Exclusive: InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel | TechCrunch

InventWood's Superwood represents a breakthrough material that transforms ordinary wood into a substance stronger than steel through molecular restructuring and densification[^{1]. The company is launching a 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland in Q3 2025 to begin commercial production[}7].

Key features of Superwood:

50% more tensile strength than steel with 10x better strength-to-weight ratio[^9]
Fire-resistant, rot-resistant, and pest-resistant while maintaining wood's natural appearance[^7]
Created through a two-step process involving chemical treatment and hot-pressing[^8]
Can be produced in hours rather than weeks using "food industry" chemicals[^9]

Environmental Impact:

Could replace up to 80% of global steel and concrete use[^5]
Potential to reduce carbon emissions by 37.2 gigatons over 30 years[^5]
Trees act as carbon stores: steel produces 1.85 kg CO2 per kilogram, while wood removes 1.8 kg CO2[^5]

Business Development:

Secured $15 million in Series A funding in 2025[^7]
Total capital raised exceeds $50 million[^7]
Formed partnership with Intectural for North American distribution[^7]
Initial products will focus on building facades before expanding to structural applications[^9]