Tag: Sparxell

Sparxell raises $5M for cellulose colorants

Sparxell raises $5M for cellulose colorants

February 16, 2026 |

In the United Kingdom, plant-based colorants maker Sparxell has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Located at the University of Cambridge, Sparxell’s patented technology converts cellulose from wood pulp to structural color.  The round was led by SWEN Capital Partners‘ Blue Ocean fund. Alpha Star Capital and Cambridge Enterprise Ventures also participated. […]

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Sparxell raises $3.2 million for biobased pigments

Sparxell raises $3.2 million for biobased pigments

April 8, 2024 |

In the United Kingdom, Sparxell, a developer of plant-based pigments, has completed a $3.2-million funding round. The cash will be used to accelerate development and commercialization of its pigment sin cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging applications. Sparxell was founded in 2022 by Cambridge scientists, led by Dr. Benjamin Droguet and Professor Silvia Vignolini, who discovered […]

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