Shellworks
EMEA
London
,
United Kingdom
Startup
FOUNDED
2019
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series A
Keywords:
fermentation, bacteria, bioplastics, waste_valorization, cosmetics
BUSINESS
Shellworks produces Vivomer, a PHA-based compostable packaging material made via microbial fermentation of waste biomass feedstocks including used cooking oil, targeting beauty, wellness, and personal care packaging (tubs, bottles, caps, pipette droppers).
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core: Shellworks uses microbial fermentation to produce PHA biopolymer granules, which are then extracted, formulated, and processed into packaging components. The company is vertically integrated from fermentation through formulation and product design, differentiating from PHA resin suppliers by controlling the entire value chain from cell to finished packaging.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
microbial production
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Vivomer Soft, Rigid, Gloss packaging and materials