Tocco Report: INVEST IN FUTURE MATERIALS 2025 EDITION

Investment Paths to Material Innovations

The world is on the brink of a transformative shift in materials innovation. From fashion to construction, industries are embracing a new wave of solutions to tackle the climate crisis. With traditional materials like cement, steel, and plastic accounting for nearly 31% of global greenhouse emissions, the search for more sustainable alternatives has never been more urgent. Amid this, groundbreaking innovations are emerging, from mushroom-based leathers to CO₂-trapping cement, driving investor interest and reshaping global supply chains.

However, despite the excitement, this sector is far from a straightforward success story. The initial promise of biomaterials faced significant challenges—unsustainable costs and scalability issues led many early ventures to fail. Today, the next generation of innovators is learning from these lessons, approaching business models with greater insight, targeting niche, high-margin markets, and forging key partnerships.

This report by the Tocco team will provide an in-depth look at the evolution of these materials, offering a roadmap for navigating this complex yet promising landscape.