Lukas Schertel
CEO
Seprify
Seprify produces high‑performance functionalingredients derived from renewable cellulose for use in coatings, cosmetics, food, inks, pharma, and other industries. Their plant‑based materials are biodegradable, safe, and designed to replace traditional petrochemical additives while reducing carbon emissions. The company offers ready‑to‑use, sustainable solutions that enhance product performance and support circular bioeconomy goals.
- Chemical Technology
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$4.7MRaised 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
Many industries rely on white pigments and opacifiers like titanium dioxide, which can be environmentally harmful due to their production processes and resource intensity. These traditional pigments contribute to pollution and are not biodegradable, posing challenges for creating sustainable and circular products.
Solution
Seprify produces biodegradable white pigments and opacifiers derived from cellulose, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. Their plant-based ingredients provide high performance in various applications while minimizing environmental impact. By utilizing renewable resources and responsible production methods, Seprify supports a circular economy and helps industries reduce their carbon footprint. Seprify's cellulose-based materials are designed to be safe, functional, and easy to integrate into existing formulations.
Target Audience
Seprify's primary customers are manufacturers in the coatings, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries seeking sustainable and biodegradable white pigments and opacifiers.
Features
- Cellulose-based white pigments and opacifiers derived from plant materials
- Biodegradable and environmentally responsible alternative to titanium dioxide
- Suitable for use in coatings, paints, cosmetics, personal care, food, pet food, inks, and pharmaceuticals
- Designed to be safe, functional, and easy to integrate into existing formulations
- Production process avoids carbon emissions compared to traditional pigment manufacturing
- Inspired by the ultra-thin, brilliant white structure found in the scales of the Cyphochilus beetle