Cellulotech, a pioneering company in green chemistry and sustainable material innovation, is proud to announce the successful closing of a seed fundraising round led by Neglected Climate Opportunities, a subsidiary of the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust. The Round also welcomed the participation of Meliorate Partners, a leading early-stage sustainability fund focusing on transformative industrial innovators.

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Paper treated by Cellulotech's technology, showing a "lotus leaf" effect without any coating.

This strategic investment will empower Cellulotech to scale its patented solvent-free cellulose functionalization technology—enabling the replacement of plastic, PFAS, and other unsustainable or harmful materials. The innovation offers a scalable, bio-based, cost-effective, and fully recyclable cellulose-based alternative—including applications in paper, packaging, hygiene, textiles, or construction—unlocking a significant opportunity to competitively decarbonize and detoxify global supply chains and add value to the most abundant organic compound on earth: cellulose.

“We’re excited to join forces with investors who not only have decades of experience scaling breakthrough technologies but also share our ambitious, long‑term vision,” said Romain Metivet, Co‑Founder and CEO of Cellulotech.

“Their support recognizes my discovery, and nothing is more exciting than seeing it finally reach the market,” added Dr. Daniel Samain, Co‑Founder and Scientific Director.

As regulatory and market pressures accelerate the shift to sustainable alternatives, Cellulotech is leading the way—delivering green technologies that not only meet standards but carry a clear “green discount,” making sustainability the default—without compromising performance or cost.

About Cellulotech

Cellulotech is a green‑chemistry and material‑science company developing proprietary, solvent‑free surface treatments for cellulose‑based materials. Its breakthrough molecular‑grafting process enhances cellulose-based products like paper—protecting them from water and other elements while remaining fully recyclable, compostable, and cost‑competitive.

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