Biome Bioplastics
Developer of biodegradable and bio-based plastics including 3D printing filaments
- CEO / Founder
- Paul Mines
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.1M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Innovate UK, Gov.uk
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-performance biodegradable and bio-based plastics for packaging, personal care, health, consumer goods, and 3D printing filaments.
Technological Advantage
Plant starch-based, truly biodegradable, minimal shrinkage/warping, high print speed
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-performance biodegradable plastics from renewable plant sources
How They Differentiate
UK-based developer of high-performance biodegradable and bio-based plastics from renewable plant sources, with a focus on challenging oil-based polymers. Parent company is publicly traded and has received government grant backing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Filament distributors, 3D printing users, Packaging companies
Industry Verticals
Packaging, Consumer products, 3D Printing, Industrial applications
Competitors
Empower Materials, Xampla, Footprint (Gilbert), Floreon, Solutions 4 Plastic, Shellworks
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
{"founded": "2002", "patents_filed": 9, "funding_raised": "$1.81M", "revenue_growth_2023": "12.7%"}
Major Milestones
2024: Q1 two new contracts converted; Oct 2024: Brian Geary joins Board; Mid-2023: New contract in Scientific Glass & Medical Devices; 2023: First home compostable filmic products sold; European patent grant; 2002: Founded; 2007: Paul Mines appointed CEO
Notable Customers
Scientific Glass sector, Medical Devices sector, Home compostable packaging customers