Evoralis creates high‑efficiency enzymes that selectively depolymerise plastics such as PET, nylon, and elastane back into their original monomers, which can be repolymerised into virgin‑quality polymers for a circular plastic economy. Using a patented microfluidic ultra‑high‑throughput screening platform, the company rapidly discovers and optimises enzymes on real plastic particles, enabling low‑energy, scalable recycling that can be integrated into existing recycling infrastructure. Enzyme products are sold directly or licensed with accompanying bioprocess know‑how, providing recyclers, waste‑management firms, and manufacturers in textiles, automotive, packaging and related sectors with a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling methods.
Funding
$3.3M 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
Plastic waste from synthetic textiles and other polymer products is largely unrecycled, with mechanical and chemical methods unable to handle blended materials efficiently and often requiring high energy or harsh chemicals. This results in large volumes of waste ending in landfills or incineration, driving greenhouse‑gas emissions and continued reliance on virgin petrochemical feedstocks.
Solution
Evoralis develops high‑efficiency enzymes that selectively depolymerise common plastics such as polyester (PET), nylon (PA) and elastane (PUR) back into their original monomers. These monomers can be recovered and repolymerised into virgin‑quality plastics, enabling a true circular loop for textiles, automotive parts, packaging and other applications. The company accelerates enzyme discovery with a patented microfluidic ultrafast screening platform that tests over ten million enzyme variants per day on real plastic particles, ensuring rapid optimisation for complex blends and contaminated feedstocks. Enzyme products are sold directly and can be licensed together with the associated bioprocess know‑how, allowing partners to integrate enzymatic recycling into existing operations. By providing both the biocatalysts and the process technology, Evoralis offers a scalable, low‑energy alternative to conventional recycling methods.
Target Audience
Primary customers are plastic recyclers, waste‑management firms, chemical manufacturers, and large‑scale users in the fashion, automotive, construction and packaging sectors seeking enzymatic recycling solutions.
Features
- Patented microfluidic ultrafast screening platform capable of evaluating >10 million enzyme variants daily on actual plastic particles
- High‑efficiency enzymes engineered for selective depolymerisation of PET, nylon, elastane and mixed‑polymer waste
- Direct measurement of enzymatic activity via particle‑size reduction, ensuring performance on real‑world feedstocks rather than model substrates
- Licensing model that includes bioprocess know‑how and royalty‑based revenue tied to recycled product output
- Compatibility with existing recycling infrastructure, enabling integration without major capital investment
- Custom enzyme development services for specific polymer blends, additives or contaminant profiles