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Kelpi

Kelpi

Private
Bristol, EnglandEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://www.kelpi.net/

Last Round

Grant

Jul 10, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$9.73M

Company Overview

Kelpi is a materials science company that produces a bioplastic coating from seaweed to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics for the packaging industry.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Sustainable Materials, Circular Economy, Clean Manufacturing, Advanced Materials

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Government Contracts

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

bioplastic coatingsseaweed bioplasticssustainable packaginghigh-barrier coatingsingle-use plastic alternativecompostable packagingbiodegradable packagingplastic-free packagingmarine-safe packagingbiopolymersmaterial innovationeco-friendly packagingadvanced materialsfood packagingcosmetics packagingcircular economy

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Kelpi Comparables

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Xampla
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B'ZEOS
85%

Kelpi Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantJul 10, 2024
Series AMay 30, 2024
SeedFeb 1, 2023
GrantMar 3, 2022
Pre SeedOct 27, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Hugo Adams

CEO

Executive Team

Georgios Gkotsis

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Elliott Gaspar

Fractional CFO

Executive Team

Kelpi Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Kelpi investors
InvestorRounds
QantXSeries A
Bristol Private Equity ClubSeed, Series A, Pre Seed
Evenlode FoundationSeries A
British Business BankSeries A
Spin Up ScienceSeed
West of England Combined AuthorityGrant
SETsquaredPre Seed

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  • Mar 23, 2026

    Launched a biodegradable coating for paper and cardboard packaging.

  • Jan 23, 2026

    Partnered with Guardpack for trials of seaweed and paper-based sachet packaging.

Recent news

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  • launchesSep 16, 2026

    Kelpi launched world's first fossil fuel plastic free, recyclable paper sachet on Sep 16th '26.

  • launchesAug 28, 2026

    Kelpi launched biomaterial coatings in the US market on Aug 28th '26.

  • receives_awardJul 26, 2026

    Kelpi will receive award Social and Sustainable Impact at Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026 on Nov 10th '26.

  • recognized_asJul 26, 2026

    Kelpi recognized as finalist in two categories at Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026 on Jul 26th '26.

  • hiresJul 15, 2026

    Kelp Industries Ltd will hire John as Chief Technology Officer on Jul 27th '26.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Kelpi a public or private company?

Kelpi is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Kelpi?

Kelpi is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Kelpi worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Kelpi is not publicly available.

Can I buy Kelpi stock?

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When was Kelpi's last funding round?

Kelpi's most recent funding round was Grant on July 10, 2024.

Who are the main investors in Kelpi?

Key investors in Kelpi include Bristol Private Equity Club, Science Creates Ventures, Green Angel Syndicate, Blackfinch Ventures.

Will Kelpi IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Kelpi.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBristol, England
Employee Range26
Year Founded2020
Last FundingJul 10, 2024

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