KiwiFibre supplies a regenerative fibre composite made from fast‑growing native plants that matches carbon‑fibre tensile strength and stiffness. The material is compatible with standard epoxy resin systems and existing composite manufacturing processes, offering a biodegradable, lower‑embodied‑carbon alternative for high‑performance applications such as motorsport components, sports equipment, and precision survey hardware.
Funding
$1.9M 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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Problem
Manufacturers of high-performance structures rely on carbon fibre, which has a high carbon footprint, limited renewability, and costly production processes. This creates sustainability challenges for industries such as motorsport, sports equipment, and precision survey hardware that require lightweight, strong composites.
Solution
KiwiFibre offers a regenerative fibre composite material derived from fast‑growing native plants. The fibers are processed into a carbon‑fiber‑compatible matrix that delivers comparable tensile strength and stiffness while being fully renewable and biodegradable at end‑of‑life. By substituting or augmenting traditional carbon fibre, KiwiFibre enables manufacturers to lower embodied carbon, reduce material waste, and meet emerging green‑product standards without redesigning existing tooling. The material can be molded into complex shapes for applications ranging from race‑car body panels to snowboard cores and lightweight survey‑equipment housings. KiwiFibre provides technical data sheets and a supply chain that integrates with standard composite lay‑up and resin infusion workflows.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs and component manufacturers in motorsport, high‑performance sports equipment, and precision survey or geospatial instrument sectors seeking sustainable lightweight composites.
Features
- Plant‑based reinforcement fibers processed to achieve carbon‑fibre‑grade modulus and strength
- Compatible with conventional epoxy resin systems and existing composite manufacturing equipment
- Biodegradable end‑of‑life profile and lower embodied CO₂ compared to petroleum‑based carbon fibre
- Tailorable fiber architecture (woven, unidirectional, hybrid) for specific stiffness or impact‑resistance requirements
- Certified material data (tensile, flexural, fatigue) for engineering validation in automotive, sports, and geospatial hardware