ecogenesis biopolymers
A biomaterial engineering and sustainable product development studio that commercializes plant-based biopolymers, specifically PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) and plant-based TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) for 3D printing, packaging, and industrial manufacturing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Alex Hayden
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Pointe Angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
genTPU filament, genPHA filament, Soleic® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) materials (plant-based, low carbon, biodegradable, non-ecotoxic, USDA BioPreferred certified)
Technological Advantage
Leverages 35+ years of experience in traditional plastic manufacturing to overcome the commercialization challenges specific to biopolymers - understanding rheological property variations across suppliers, optimizing formulations for specific end-use applications, and providing on-site technical support for injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion processes. Offers proven ability to rapidly commercialize sustainable materials, demonstrated by launching genTPU filament in under 2 months from concept to market through partnership collaboration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines 35+ years of traditional plastics commercialization expertise with sustainable biomaterials engineering to help manufacturers transition to fully biodegradable alternatives without compromising performance or production efficiency, providing end-to-end support from material selection through on-site trial execution.
How They Differentiate
Only company publicly listing full ingredient transparency for biopolymer products; combines 35+ years of traditional plastics commercialization expertise with proprietary PHA and plant-based TPU formulations; provides full-service biomaterial commercialization support from material selection through on-site trial execution; exclusive worldwide distributor for Algenesis Soleic TPU in 3D printing market; demonstrated rapid commercialization capability with 2-month concept-to-market timeline.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing professionals and hobbyists, industrial manufacturers requiring sustainable materials, packaging companies, brand owners seeking biodegradable product solutions, and converters needing expert biopolymer commercialization support
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, Sustainable Packaging, Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Biomaterials, Plastics Processing
Competitors
Colorphabb AllPHA, Nonoilen, Greentec Pro (3D printing filament); NatureWorks LLC, Braskem, BASF SE (broader bioplastics/biopolymers market)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Early commercial stage with products available on Amazon; rapid product development cycle (<2 months concept-to-market); expanding distribution partnerships; European market entry planned for 2026
Major Milestones
Company founded in 2024 by Fred Pinczuk and Darlene Barbee in Costa Mesa, California, November 21, 2024: Announced exclusive partnership with Algenesis for worldwide 3D printing market distribution of Soleic plant-based TPU, 2025: Launched genPHA third-generation PHA biopolymer filament for 3D printing, April 2025: Named US distributor for Fluxo Technologies' Plexint CPLA for selective laser sintering (SLS) platforms, December 2025: Launched genTPU plant-based TPU filament (95A and 60D hardness) derived from algae and plant oils with 77.8-83.8% CO2 footprint reduction, Products available on Amazon marketplace for direct-to-consumer sales, European distribution partnership planned for announcement Q1 2026 with market entry by summer 2026
Notable Customers
Amazon marketplace customers (genTPU, genPHA filaments); 3D printing professionals and hobbyists; Fluxo Technologies (distribution partnership for Plexint CPLA in US SLS market)