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Xampla
Xampla is a world-leading material science company that develops innovative, plastic-free and edible packaging solutions. The firm operates out of its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Xampla at a glance
Xampla is a materials science company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 2018. It has raised at least $21M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $14M in September 2025. Xcout tracks 3 named people at Xampla, including Alexandra French (CEO).
Xampla leadership
- Alexandra FrenchCEO
- Marc RodriguezCTO
- Tuomas KnowlesProfessor
Xampla funding rounds
At least $21M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $14M | 7 named | |
| Series A | $7M | 5 named |
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Xampla competitors
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More on Xampla in Xcout Intel
- 3 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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