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Polymateria
Polymateria Ltd is a British technology company developing biodegradable plastic alternatives. In 2020, the privately owned company was the first to achieve certified biodegradation of the most commonly-littered forms of plastic packaging in real-world conditions, in less than a year without creating microplastics.
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Polymateria at a glance
Polymateria is a biotechnology company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 2015. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $25M in April 2023. Xcout tracks 11 named people at Polymateria, including Richard Horne (Chief Executive Officer).
Polymateria leadership
- Richard HorneChief Executive Officer
- Alex PikeChief Financial Officer
- Andrew WebsterChief Strategy Officer
- Dr Sally LawrenceChief Operations Officer
- Steven Altmann-RicherChief Corporate Affairs Officer
- Lee Davy-MartinFounder & Chairman
5 more named people on record for Polymateria, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Polymateria funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $25M | 2 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
Polymateria competitors
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Mango Materials is a biotechnology company that produces biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastics using methane and other waste gases as feedstocks. Its materials are intended for manufacturers seeking compostable or biodegradable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics.
Carbios is a French company in the field of biochemistry. It holds a number of patents in various countries. One of Carbios' notable inventions is an industrial application of enzymes that can render PET plastic waste compostable.
Melodea is an Israeli biotechnology company that develops sustainable cellulose-based materials, including cellulose nanocrystals and barrier coatings derived from plant fibers. Its products are intended primarily for packaging and other industrial applications as alternatives to petroleum-based plastics and coatings.
AmphiStar is a privately held biobased company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Gent, Belgium. The company uses patented technology to convert diverse biomass into high-performance, sustainable biosurfactants.
Karya Lingkar Hijau is a community enterprise focusing on upstream biotech solutions, such as algae-based materials, to help reduce plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean.
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More on Polymateria in Xcout Intel
- 11 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access