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Papkot™ - Replace plastic with paper

Schiltigheim, FranceFounded 2020Food
Headcount <100 Current team size
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About Papkot

Papkot is a forward-thinking startup that operates in the packaging industry with a focus on environmental sustainability. The company's primary mission is to eliminate the use of plastic in packaging and everyday life. They have developed a unique product, a coated paper that is not only recyclable but also biodegradable. This product is designed to resist oil and grease, making it a viable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.

Papkot's coated papers boast a recyclability rate of 99.9% according to the most advanced European standards. This means that almost all of the material can be reused, reducing waste and the demand for new raw materials. The company's product is also biodegradable, meaning it will naturally break down over time without causing harm to the environment. This is because the paper is made from cellulose, a type of sugar that can be broken down by natural processes.

The company's target market includes countries with established waste management systems, where the benefits of recyclable and biodegradable packaging can be fully realized. However, the universal appeal of environmental sustainability suggests potential for global reach.

Papkot's business model is based on the production and sale of its innovative coated paper. The company generates revenue through the sale of this product to businesses in need of sustainable packaging solutions.

In summary, Papkot is a pioneer in the packaging industry, offering a truly plastic-free solution that is both recyclable and biodegradable. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its innovative product and business practices.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Schiltigheim, France
Employees
8
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
77.3/100
Industry
Fashion
Sector
Food, Biotechnology, Packaging, Composite Materials, Biomaterials, Packaging and Containers, Plastic
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Deep Learning, Nanotech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Feb 2025 — — Fedrigoni ↗
SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing Jan 2024 $0 — EIT Food —
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Growth signals

Papkot website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Papkot is 380 monthly website visits, down 74.7% over the last three months. Papkot's team grew 33.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits380 3-month web change-74.7% 1-year team growth+33.3%
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CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
LactipsLactips makes recyclable food packaging, with casein-based thermoplastics (milk protein), the only biodegradable and water-soluble substance Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France Operational 40 $41M $70M
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SynovanceDeveloping sustainable textile production practices to help preserve resources and reduce pollution Bry-sur-Marne, France Operational
ProtemeDeveloping ecological and edible coating that reduce fruits & vegetables waste by extending their shelf life and protecting them from microbiological attacks Palaiseau, France Operational
RecyOuestOffers recycling services to organizations in charge of collecting agricultural plastic waste Argentan, France Operational
PiliBiofabricates a sustainable alternative to produce low-carbon colors to replace toxic, fossil based and polluting versions Toulouse, France Operational
SurfactGreenDeveloping and producing performing cationics and anionics biosourced surfactants Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, France Operational
WoodooWoodoo molecularly rebuilds wood to make it a performative material. The company's green technique transforms low-grade timber Paris, France Operational
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

6 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Fedrigoni

Other known investors5 additional known investors

  • CDL-Paris
  • EIT Food
  • Creative Destruction Lab
  • Plug and Play
  • SEMIA
Team profiled 3 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China55.6%
🇫🇷 France11.1%
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka11.1%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong11.1%
🇮🇹 Italy11.1%
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Market sentiment

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