Naturbeads

Investor: European Structural Fund

University of Bath spinout Naturbeads has successfully secured €4.1 million (approximately £3.6 million) in non-dilutive grant funding from the EU's European Structural Fund. Summary of transaction details: Value: €4.1 million (£3.6 million) Sector: Climate Tech / Advanced Materials Advisor: Not disclosed Key Entities: Target: Naturbeads; Grant Provider: European Structural Fund; Key Executive: Giovanna Laudisio (CEO) Location: Bath, UK (HQ) / Puglia, Italy (Production Plant) Note: Naturbeads is tackling the global microplastic pollution crisis at its source. The company has developed a patented process that refines cellulose—a naturally occurring plant material—into perfectly round, fully biodegradable microspheres. These plant-based beads act as a direct, drop-in replacement for the plastic microbeads commonly found in cosmetics, detergents, paints, and coatings. This EU grant will partially reimburse the construction costs of Naturbeads’ first commercial production plant in Puglia, Italy, which is currently undergoing stress testing ahead of a full commercial ramp-up expected in June 2026.

Investor: Eos Advisory

Naturbeads, a UK-based startup, has raised £7.8 million in Series A funding to combat microplastic pollution. The funding will enable the company to increase its production capacity and meet the growing demand for sustainable ingredients. Summary of transaction details: Value: £7.8 million Sector: DeepTech & AI Advisor: None Key Entities: Naturbeads, Eos Advisory Location: UK Note: The investment is a significant step towards tackling the microplastics pollution crisis, and Naturbeads' biodegradable cellulose microspheres offer a scalable and cost-competitive solution to replace microplastics in various consumer and industrial products.

Investor: Paragon Capital Management, Eos Advisory, MITO Tech Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, PI-NB

Investor: Eos Advisory, Progress Tech Transfer Fund, proionic Gmbh