Polymateria
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Apr 28, 2023
Total Funding Raised
$47.05M
Momentum Score
25 /100
Company Overview
Polymateria is a British technology company, founded in 2015 at Imperial College London, that has developed a technology called 'Biotransformation' to tackle plastic pollution. This technology involves a proprietary additive that is incorporated into plastics during manufacturing. It is designed to make conventional plastics, like polyethylene and polypropylene, biodegradable in the natural environment if they escape recycling streams. The process is time-controlled, allowing the plastic to be recycled during its intended service life, but causing it to break down into a harmless wax that fully biodegrades if it becomes fugitive waste, leaving no microplastics. The company has received significant funding, including a £20 million Series B round in 2023, to commercialize its technology globally, with a focus on Asia. Polymateria brands its technology under the name "Lyfecycle" and was recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2021.
Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Verticals
Sustainable Materials, Circular Economy, Advanced Materials
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
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Polymateria Comps
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Polymateria Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
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| Series B | Apr 28, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | Jul 21, 2020 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 21, 2020 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 21, 2018 |
Key People
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Polymateria Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| The Craftory | Series B |
| Planet First Partners | Series A |
| Milltrust Ventures | Series B |
| ABC Impact | Series B |
| Peak Sustainability Ventures | Series B |
| Innovate UK | Grant |
| Indorama Ventures | Series B |
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- Feb 1, 2026
Launched a new product at the Packaging Innovations exhibition in February 2026.
- Feb 1, 2026
Launched the VeriGreen Plus cup at Packaging Innovations exhibition.
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