VitroLabs Inc. was a high-profile biotech startup that raised over $46M (Series A, backed by Kering/Leonardo DiCaprio) to develop lab-grown leather. However, verified data indicates the company was effectively 'deadpooled' or acquired for assets by Faircraft in May 2025. While the technical innovation (patents/IP) remains highly valuable (reflected in the acquisition), the independent project failed to reach commercial viability. The submission 'DeepKeeper' contains significant hallucinations (claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'construction' technology), which severely penalizes the Response Quality and Traction scores. The final score reflects the residual value of the high-tech IP significantly discounted by the company's failure and the low-quality, inaccurate submission.
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