Tag: IKEA

IKEA validates Seprify’s cellulose platform at TRL 7–9

IKEA validates Seprify’s cellulose platform at TRL 7–9

March 19, 2026 |

In Switzerland, Seprify recently announced the transition of its cellulose platform from pilot validation into procurement-ready industrial supply. This enables manufacturers to move from trials into repeatable sourcing and longer-term commercial agreements. The shift responds to growing demand for scalable, bio-based alternatives to high-emission incumbent materials such as titanium dioxide. Supported by Inter IKEA Group, […]

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IKEA joins the fold as Seprify raises $15.8 million for cellulose biomaterials

IKEA joins the fold as Seprify raises $15.8 million for cellulose biomaterials

March 16, 2026 |

In Switzerland, cellulose biomaterials company Seprify has raised €13.4 million (US$15.8 million) in a Series A funding that included participation from Inter IKEA Group.  Una Terra Early Growth Fund, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Kickfund, and other circular-economy-aligned investors also participated.  With the new capital, Seprify will scale commercial production to hundreds of metric tons […]

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