“IBF works with many innovative start-ups, and we see a potential in Visibuilt’s technology, visiBINDER, in our paver production,” said Esben Mølgaard, Product Officer of IBF. “We have not seen any nature-based technology like this before. As part of IBF’s strategy to reduce CO2 emissions through more sustainable development, Visibuilt is a strategic partner in achieving our goal. The visiBINDER is a new way to produce paving solutions in Denmark and beyond.”

Founded in 2023 by CEO Line Kloster Pedersen, Visibuilt is pioneering the use of mycelium – the root-like structure of fungi – to develop bio-based binders for infrastructure applications. The company has rapidly gained recognition, including a Danish Design Award and listed on the Norrsken Impact/100 list. With 18 employees, Visibuilt operates its headquarters, laboratories, and production facilities at the Danish Technological Institute and Alfa Laval Innovation House near Copenhagen.

“Partnering with IBF is a key step in scaling our technology to industry standards,” said Sam Garrett, Chief Technology Officer at Visibuilt. “This collaboration allows us to move closer to commercializing visiPAVER, which was most recently succesfully tested at the construction site of Fælledby, Copenhagen, with a 40 squaremeters outdoor bicycle parking area.”

Line Kloster Pedersen, CEO of Visibuilt, added: “We are experiencing overwhelming interest in our patent-pending binder platform, visiBINDER. Strong partnerships are essential to meet the demand, and we are thrilled to work with Denmark’s leading concrete paver producer to perfect our solution for the concrete market and bring our bio-based binder to the next stage.”

This partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter for bio-based paving solutions in Denmark. By combining Visibuilt’s innovative mycelium-based binder with IBF’s expertise in high-quality concrete products, the collaboration sets the stage for natural infrastructure development.

About IBF:
Since 1960, IBF has been a leading provider of concrete solutions for businesses, private clients, and public construction projects in Denmark. Known for innovation, quality, functionality, and aesthetic design, IBF continues to develop new products and technologies to meet the evolving needs of the Danish building sector.

About Visibuilt:
Visibuilt is a Danish startup developing the world’s first mycelium-based binder, visiBINDER, for paving materials. The technology uses mycelium to replace fossil-based binders and cement, offering a bio-based alternative for tomorrow’s infrastructure. Visibuilt has raised 4.7 million euros to date and employs a team of 18 people.

Press contacts:
Cecilie Håkansson
Communications Manager, Visibuilt
cecilie@visibuilt.dk
visibuilt.com