Balena Science
High-performance, compostable, and biodegradable biopolymers designed for the fashion industry, suitable for 3D printing and injection molding applications.
- CEO / Founder
- David Roubach
- Team Size
- 10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $14M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Raw Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
["BioCir Flex3D","BioCir","BioCir Slides","BioCirx (in development)","BioCirw (in development)"]
Technological Advantage
First fully compostable and biodegradable flexible elastomer optimized for both 3D printing and injection molding.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing fully compostable and biodegradable materials that can replace polluting plastics in fashion, enabling brands to create circular products without compromising on performance or design.
How They Differentiate
Offers a fully compostable, bio-based thermoplastic material uniquely optimized for both modern 3D printing and traditional injection molding processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Fashion and footwear brands seeking sustainable material solutions
Industry Verticals
["Fashion","Footwear","Textiles"]
Competitors
BLOOM Foam; Polaris Renewables; Living Ink
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 100% year-on-year revenue growth in the last two years
Major Milestones
["Commercial launch of BioCir Slides in 2022","Selection for Fashion for Good Innovation Programme in 2024"]
Notable Customers
BioCir Slides (direct-to-consumer proof-of-concept); Collaboration with designer Kitty Shukman; Collaboration with designer Brigitte Kock of Variable Seams