Xampla is a technology company.
Xampla has raised $31.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Xampla has raised $31.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Xampla has raised $31.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Xampla's investors include Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital, Bart Swanson.
Xampla is a materials innovation company that develops plant-based, biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics, using natural plant polymers without chemical modification.[1][2][4][5][6] Its flagship Morro™ materials include coatings, edible films, soluble films, and microencapsulation solutions for eco-friendly packaging in food and beverage, personal care, and home care sectors, addressing plastic pollution by enabling drop-in replacements compatible with existing manufacturing.[1][2][4][5] Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, UK, Xampla has raised $18.56M, achieved B Corp certification with a 106.0 impact score, and demonstrated commercial traction through partnerships like Lieferando and brands such as Gousto and Britvic.[1][2][3][5][6]
Xampla emerged from 15 years of research at the University of Cambridge, spun out in 2018 via Cambridge Enterprise from Professor Tuomas Knowles' lab, where co-founder and CTO Dr. Marc Rodriguez Garcia developed the core plant protein technology as a postdoctoral researcher.[4][5][6] Knowles serves as Scientific Adviser, emphasizing biocompatible materials from pea protein to replace single-use plastics like bags, sachets, and films.[5] The company gained early momentum with 19 patents filed, B Corp status in 2020 as the first university spin-out to achieve it, and the 2023 launch of consumer-facing Morro™ after market research showed strong demand for natural packaging; CEO Alexandra French joined that year to scale operations.[2][3][5][6]
Xampla rides the global push against plastic pollution, targeting single-use plastics amid regulatory pressures like EU bans and consumer demand for sustainable packaging—75% prefer natural alternatives per its research.[3][5] Its timing aligns with bioplastics market growth, differentiating from competitors like PlantSwitch or TIPA by avoiding chemical tweaks for truly natural, scalable solutions compatible with legacy infrastructure.[1][4] By enabling brands like Lieferando to go plastic-free and scaling via licenses (e.g., 2M Group), Xampla influences the ecosystem, accelerating adoption in food delivery, FMCG, and beyond while proving deep-tech spin-outs can deliver commercial impact.[3][5]
Xampla's trajectory points to expanded commercial rollout, with large-scale supply from 2024, new partnerships, and Morro™ marque signaling mainstream adoption amid rising sustainability mandates.[3][5] Trends like circular economy policies, bio-based material investments, and FMCG net-zero goals will propel growth, potentially evolving Xampla into a platform leader for plastic elimination. As plant-powered innovation scales, it could redefine materials science, turning Cambridge research into a global force against pollution—proving natural alternatives can outperform synthetics at volume.[3][4][6]
Xampla has raised $31.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series A in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | $14.0M Series A | Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital, Bart Swanson | |
| Jan 1, 2024 | $7.0M Venture Round | Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital, Bart Swanson | |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $8.0M Seed | Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital | |
| Apr 1, 2020 | $2.0M Seed | Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital, Bart Swanson |