The startup produces plant-based renewable materials using probiotic-based natural odor control technology, aimed at replacing petrochemicals and reducing carbon emissions in consumer products. This approach enables brands to transition to sustainable materials that enhance product performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$12.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The production of consumer goods relies heavily on petrochemicals, contributing significantly to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Traditional materials derived from fossil fuels lack sustainable alternatives that can match their performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Solution
Evoco provides plant-based material technologies that enable consumer brands to defossilize their products cost-effectively. By replacing petrochemicals with plant-based alternatives, Evoco's bio-materials enhance product performance while reducing carbon emissions. These advanced bio-materials seamlessly integrate into existing supply chains, offering scalable solutions that can be adapted to meet a wide range of performance requirements across diverse applications. Evoco's technology platform produces high-performance Bio-Foams, Bio-Leathers, and Bio-TPU, facilitating a transition to more sustainable materials in durable consumer goods.
Target Audience
Evoco serves consumer goods brands across various sectors, including footwear, fashion, furniture, cosmetics, and automotive, seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil-based materials and enhance the sustainability of their products.
Features
- Plant-based chemistry platform for creating scalable, next-generation materials
- Bio-Foams with up to 76% plant-based content, certified by GreenCircle in accordance with ASTM D6866 & EN 16785-1
- Bio-TPU and Bio-Leather alternatives for various applications
- Integration into existing supply chains for easy adoption
- Materials designed to reduce CO₂e output compared to fossil fuel-derived counterparts
- Solutions adopted by global brands in footwear and other consumer goods industries
- Technology platform supported by 14 granted patents