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Top 50 Bioplastic
Discover the top 50 Bioplastic startups. Browse funding data, key metrics, and company insights. Average funding: $19.3M.
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The Bioplastic creates biodegradable and compostable bioplastic materials from renewable agricultural feedstocks. Our polymers offer tailored performance for packaging, consumer goods, and agriculture, providing a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics with a reduced carbon footprint.
Kelpi develops bioplastic packaging using a seaweed-derived coating that provides a superior water barrier, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics. This solution addresses the environmental impact of single-use plastic packaging by being marine-safe and home-compostable.
Funding: $8.7M
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Blackfinch Ventures
Blackfinch Ventures
Funding: $8.7M
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BioElements produces biodegradable and compostable bioplastics for packaging, films, and bags, utilizing advanced formulations derived from renewable materials. Their products significantly reduce carbon emissions and environmental pollution associated with conventional plastics, while ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory standards across multiple countries.
Funding: $30.0M
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BTG Pactual
BTG Pactual
Funding: $30.0M
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The startup develops sustainable bio-polymers using a patented fermentation process that converts industrial CO2 emissions into biodegradable and compostable materials. This technology provides manufacturers with an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics, directly addressing climate change and plastic pollution.
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700+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $4.0M
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Funding: $4.0M
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Full Cycle Bioplastics converts organic waste into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), a biodegradable plastic alternative, through a proprietary fermentation process. This technology addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste by providing businesses with a sustainable material that reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Founded 2014
This company produces biodegradable plastics from waste biogas, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. Their plastic products, including a powder form, enable manufacturers to create sustainable goods.
ULUU develops biodegradable materials derived from seaweed to replace conventional plastics, addressing the environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution. Their technology transforms ocean-sourced biomass into sustainable alternatives, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing waste in marine ecosystems.
Funding: $7.0M
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Main Sequence Ventures
Main Sequence Ventures
Funding: $7.0M
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Ukhi produces bio-granules from hemp and bamboo that can be directly utilized in thermoplastic applications such as injection molding and film drawing, creating compostable products. This technology addresses plastic pollution by providing a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, contributing to environmental conservation.
Funding: $1.2M
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100Unicorns
100Unicorns
Funding: $1.2M
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PlantSwitch manufactures a biocomposite resin derived from agricultural waste, designed to replace single-use plastics with a fully compostable alternative. This technology addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste by providing a high-performance, low-cost solution that disintegrates in home composting within ten weeks, leaving no microplastics behind.
Funding: $17.0M
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Funding: $17.0M
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The company produces biobased polymer granules derived from renewable waste streams that can replace conventional plastics in injection molding, extrusion, blow‑molding, 3D printing and other standard thermoplastic processes. These polymers are fully compostable in industrial, home, soil, freshwater and marine environments and are compatible with existing NIR sorting systems for mechanical recycling, enabling a closed‑loop material lifecycle.
Bluepha is a biomanufacturing company that produces Bluepha® PHA, a fully biodegradable material derived from microbial fermentation of oils and starches. This technology provides a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, addressing the environmental impact of plastic waste by offering certified, compostable solutions for various applications, including packaging and food contact materials.
Funding: $58.6M
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Zhongping Capital
Zhongping Capital
Funding: $58.6M
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This startup converts food waste into compostable bioplastics, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. By utilizing organic waste streams, they provide a biodegradable material for various applications, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact.
Hya Bioplastics develops biodegradable packaging using re-engineered plant fibers, addressing the environmental impact of traditional plastic waste. Their technology offers a sustainable alternative that decomposes naturally, reducing landfill contributions and promoting eco-friendly practices in packaging.
Founded 2019
ALT TEX develops a bioplastic fiber from food waste using a patent-pending food-to-fabric technology, creating a sustainable alternative to traditional polyester. This process not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with textile production but also addresses the environmental impact of food waste by converting it into biodegradable textiles.
Funding: $2.0M
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Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Garage CapitalNEXT Canada
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Garage CapitalNEXT Canada
Funding: $2.0M
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Mesh provides engineered biodegradable polymers that match the mechanical and regulatory performance of conventional engineering plastics for medical, pharmaceutical, and high‑volume manufacturing. Its VariControl™ AI platform creates a digital twin of the extrusion process, monitors real‑time drift, and automatically adjusts setpoints to reduce scrap, lower energy use, and generate audit‑ready traceability data. Mesh also offers co‑development partnerships that embed this material and optimization technology into customers’ production lines.
Matolutions produces biopolymer compounds from industrial and agro-wastes, such as used cooking oil and bamboo dust, to create fully biodegradable materials for various applications. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional plastics by providing sustainable alternatives that meet industry standards for safety and performance.
Founded 2022
Paques Biomaterials develops a biodegradable biopolymer, Caleyda®, using microbial fermentation of organic residual streams without genetic modification or fossil resources. This technology provides a natural alternative to conventional plastics, effectively eliminating harmful microplastics and supporting a circular economy.
Funding: $15.2M
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Invest-NLNV NOM
Invest-NLNV NOM
Funding: $15.2M
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RWDC Industries produces Solon®, a biodegradable polymer derived from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) that serves as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based plastics in various applications, including food packaging and coatings. This technology addresses the environmental impact of plastic pollution by providing a fully biodegradable solution that decomposes into harmless substances in natural conditions.
Funding: $263.1M
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Temasek HoldingsVickers Venture Partners
Temasek HoldingsVickers Venture Partners
Funding: $263.1M
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Sulapac develops biodegradable materials that replace conventional oil-based plastics in various applications, including packaging and cosmetics. By utilizing 100% biobased materials, Sulapac significantly reduces carbon footprints and eliminates microplastic pollution, offering a sustainable alternative without compromising functionality or aesthetics.
Funding: $22.2M
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Funding: $22.2M
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Xampla develops Morro™ materials, natural and biodegradable substitutes for traditional plastics, using plant-based feedstocks that require no chemical modification. These materials address the issue of plastic pollution by fully biodegrading at the end of their life cycle, effectively turning into nutrients for soil microorganisms.
Funding: $18.2M
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Qemetica Ventures (Formerly Ciech Ventures)
Qemetica Ventures (Formerly Ciech Ventures)
Funding: $18.2M
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This company focuses on producing second-generation base Polylactic Acid (PLA) onsite using tailored enzymes and microbial bacteria. They offer IP licensing packages that include tailored processes and patents for PLA production from lactic acid. Their PLA product is fully biodegradable, free of microplastics, and supports composting over traditional recycling.
Materia Bioworks provides a curated marketplace and supply‑chain service for low‑carbon biomaterial feedstocks, enabling manufacturers in packaging, food & beverage, and pharma to source certified, high‑performance alternatives to conventional plastics. The platform combines data‑driven material selection, technical consulting, and end‑to‑end logistics to shorten R&D cycles and accelerate scale‑up of sustainable products.
SOSV
This company manufactures biodegradable paper products designed to replace fossil-based plastics in various applications. Their bio-based materials can be used in extrusion and injection technologies, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging and textiles.
Founded 20245+
Neuro Pack develops sustainable packaging materials derived from natural products, utilizing biopolymer extraction techniques to create eco-friendly alternatives. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging by providing biodegradable solutions that reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Founded 2018
PhaBuilder uses synthetic biotechnology to engineer halophilic microorganisms for the production of high-value, biodegradable materials. Their focus is on producing PHA, a biodegradable plastic alternative, as well as other specialty chemicals like ectoine and cadaverine, using next-generation industrial biotechnology.
Funding: $20.0K
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PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program
PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program
Funding: $20.0K
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VEnvirotech converts organic waste into biodegradable bioplastics using advanced biotechnological methods that optimize bacterial production processes. This approach addresses the significant issue of food waste, transforming it into sustainable materials that reduce reliance on petroleum-based plastics.
Funding: $31.2M
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Funding: $31.2M
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This startup manufactures biodegradable materials using paper and corn-derived resin, producing products such as bioplastics and recycled paper items. By providing sustainable alternatives, the company addresses the environmental impact of traditional plastic waste and promotes a circular economy through reusable and remanufactured goods.
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300+Approximate amount of employees
Plastic Move produces bio-based and biodegradable bioplastics from starch-based food waste, specifically waste bread, to replace petroleum-based plastics in various industries. This approach reduces carbon emissions by up to 50% and supports the circular economy by upcycling waste materials into high-quality, multi-use products.
Funding: $4.5M
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Kerim Kotan
Kerim Kotan
Funding: $4.5M
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Outlander Materials utilizes biotechnology to convert food waste, particularly from breweries, into compostable materials like UnPlastic, which serve as non-toxic alternatives to single-use plastics. This process addresses the issue of plastic pollution by creating biodegradable products that do not break down into harmful microplastics, thereby promoting a circular economy.
Funding: $60.0K
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CoLab Tech Accelerator
CoLab Tech Accelerator
Funding: $60.0K
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BUYO transforms agricultural and food bio-residues into nature-based, biodegradable bio-materials as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Their proprietary technology converts waste into high-performance bio-resins compatible with existing plastic manufacturing machinery. This process supports a circular economy by offering industries like packaging and consumer goods a material solution that reduces plastic footprint and fully composts without toxicity.
Funding: $90.0K
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Aldebaran CapitalAntlerLe Hoang Lan
Aldebaran CapitalAntlerLe Hoang Lan
Funding: $90.0K
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Biolive produces bioplastic raw materials, including Bio-PE, Bio-PP, and Bio-ABS, derived from agricultural waste to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The company provides sustainable granules that support the circular economy, offering consulting and marketing services to ensure effective application in various industries.
Funding: $30.0M
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Funding: $30.0M
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B4Plastics specializes in the development and production of biopolymers using bio-based building blocks, enabling the creation of customized biomaterials for various applications. The company addresses the need for sustainable plastic alternatives by offering scalable solutions from research and development to bulk production and licensing.
European Innovation Council
Krill Design supplies REKRILL®, a patented biodegradable polymer made from agro‑food by‑products that can replace conventional engineering plastics such as PP, ABS, PET, PVC, PC and HDPE in standard molding and extrusion processes without equipment changes. The material offers comparable mechanical performance, is fully compostable in marine environments, and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 67 % per kilogram, enabling OEMs and brand manufacturers to meet sustainability requirements.
Funding: $6.2M
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Algebris Investments
Algebris Investments
Funding: $6.2M
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Eden Materials converts date seed waste into a high‑strength biodegradable polymer that matches the performance of conventional plastics and can be processed with existing extrusion and molding equipment. The bioplastic is fully industrial‑compostable, offering packaging and consumer‑goods manufacturers a low‑cost, sustainable alternative while creating a circular value chain for date growers.
Funding: $120.0K
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Techstars
Techstars
Funding: $120.0K
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Atacama Biomaterials develops compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives using advanced biopolymer technology derived from renewable resources. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional plastics by providing sustainable materials that decompose naturally, reducing landfill waste and pollution.
The startup develops biodegradable products made from materials that dissolve in water, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics and polythene packets. By offering cost-efficient and eco-friendly solutions, the company addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Funding: $11.5M
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Funding: $11.5M
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Ecoplas produces cassava-based bio-assimilation bioplastics and Oxium bio-assimilation additives that decompose naturally, reducing plastic waste in landfills and oceans. The startup supports a holistic circular economy by promoting the principles of reuse, recycling, and returning materials to the earth.
Funding: $500.0K
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Indonesia Impact Fund
Indonesia Impact Fund
Funding: $500.0K
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The startup manufactures renewable and biodegradable plastic materials derived from algae, focusing on biodegradable polyurethane foam products for applications in footwear and surfboards. This approach provides a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, directly addressing the issue of global plastic pollution.
Funding: $33.5M
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Funding: $33.5M
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Mi Terro engineers agricultural waste into bio-based, water-degradable biomaterials that replace microplastics in products like food packaging and detergent pods. Their patented technology utilizes non-food feedstocks, resulting in lower CO2 emissions and no competition with food production, while providing superior mechanical properties compared to conventional plastics.
Funding: $50.0K
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SVG Ventures
SVG Ventures
Funding: $50.0K
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Biotic Labs develops bio-based and biodegradable polymers as a circular economy alternative to conventional plastics. Their scalable production process utilizes diverse feedstocks like sea algae and agricultural waste to create PHBV polymers. These materials function as a drop-in solution that seamlessly integrates into existing plastic production lines while fully breaking down into natural compounds.
Rheom Materials develops sustainable material alternatives by pioneering the use of biopolymers derived from plant-based matter. The company utilizes advanced melt extrusion techniques to process and modify these biobased components for compatibility across various manufacturing processes. This platform enables scalable, local production of sustainable materials for the fashion, electronics, and automotive sectors.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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Granulous converts spent brewery grain into a bio‑composite pellet that can be processed on standard injection‑moulding equipment, providing a drop‑in, home‑compostable alternative to fossil‑based plastics. The material matches the mechanical performance of polypropylene for short‑life items such as agricultural accessories and consumer‑goods packaging while delivering a lower lifecycle carbon footprint. By using a renewable feedstock, the solution enables manufacturers to meet sustainability targets without changing tooling.
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300+Approximate amount of employees
The startup develops sustainable bioplastic technology that utilizes renewable biomass to create biodegradable materials, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and long-term plastic pollution. Their cost-efficient solutions enable plastic manufacturers to implement environmentally friendly practices while supporting reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives.
Funding: $2.3M
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Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs
Funding: $2.3M
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This company manufactures flexible packaging films using 100% marine biodegradable, plant-based resins. Their materials offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics for various packaging applications.
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300+Approximate amount of employees
Kuori develops high-performance, biobased, and biodegradable elastic materials by upcycling food by-products like nutshells and olive pits. Their flagship material, BIOWA, integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing while offering performance comparable to conventional plastics. This approach reduces reliance on fossil-based products and minimizes microplastic pollution through biodegradable abrasion particles.
This startup develops biodegradable packaging materials made from sugar cane, recycled paper, and PLA to replace single-use plastics in the food service industry. Their products, including takeaway boxes, plates, cutlery, and cups, enable businesses to minimize waste and enhance their sustainability efforts.
Funding: $950.0K
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Hiventures
Hiventures
Funding: $950.0K
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Erthos develops biodegradable packaging materials using a proprietary machine learning AI platform to accelerate the design of scalable biomaterials that replace traditional polystyrene and polypropylene. This technology addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste by providing sustainable alternatives for various applications in global supply chains.
This startup develops biodegradable bioplastics from natural biopolymers, offering strong, leakproof, and durable alternatives to traditional plastics and paper products. Their materials enable industries to adopt environmentally friendly packaging solutions within a circular economy framework.
Funding: $100.0K
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Funding: $100.0K
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Plastus provides 100% biodegradable bioplastics derived from PHAs, engineered for strength and durability. These sustainable materials offer a functional alternative to conventional plastics and paper, enabling businesses to adopt circular economy principles in their products and packaging.
Funding: $100.0K
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Funding: $100.0K
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Teysha Technologies develops a patented platform of second-generation biopolymers that utilize modified natural monomers to create fully biodegradable plastic substitutes. This technology addresses plastic pollution by providing a renewable alternative that can be tailored for various applications without the environmental impact of traditional petrochemical plastics.
Funding: $8.8M
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Angel Investment Network
Angel Investment Network
Funding: $8.8M
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