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  "name": "North Spore",
  "description": "North Spore is a mycology company that produces mushroom spawn, grow kits, and medicinal supplements. They operate a sterile laboratory and production facility focused on making mushroom cultivation accessible to both hobbyists and commercial farmers.",
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  "category": "Agriculture & Wellness",
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    "website": "northspore.com",
    "founded": "2014",
    "headquarters": "Portland, Maine, USA",
    "pricing_model": "One-time purchase / Subscription available for tinctures",
    "core_products": "Mushroom Grow Kits, Grain Spawn, Sawdust Spawn, Liquid Cultures, Medicinal Tinctures, Mycology Tools.",
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    "target_markets": "Home gardeners, professional mushroom farmers, wellness-conscious consumers, mycology hobbyists.",
    "employee_count": "11-50",
    "funding_stage": "Private / Bootstrapped-leaning with local grants",
    "subcategory": "Fungi Cultivation & Mycology Supplies"
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