2 years ago

Xampla Raises £5.5 Million to Scale Up Plant-Based Plastic Replacement

  • Xampla, a cleantech startup based in Cambridge, UK, has secured £5.5 million in funding to advance its plant-based, biodegradable material, Morro, which aims to replace plastic

  • The funding round was led by CIECH Ventures and included participation from previous backers Amadeus Capital Partners, Horizon Ventures, Cambridge Angels, Cambridge Enterprise, and Martlet Capital

  • Xampla's Morro material is designed to break down quickly and fully without releasing harmful pollutants, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics

  • The company plans to use the investment to expand its Morro material into new territories and applications, aiming to make a significant impact on the materials sustainability landscape.

      • ProblemCleantech

      "Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem, as traditional plastics take hundreds of years to break down and release harmful pollutants."

      Solution

      "Xampla offers a plant-based, biodegradable material called Morro that can replace plastic and breaks down quickly and safely without harming the environment."

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