Cambridge-based Xampla secures £629k for plant-derived plastic alternatives

Cambridge-based Xampla Ltd has raised an estimated £629.3k in a Series A funding round to scale its plant-derived polymer technologies. The company, which was incorporated in 2018, creates biodegradable and home-compostable materials designed to replace conventional plastics. These solutions are marketed under the Morro brand, which was launched in the autumn of 2023 to provide sustainable alternatives for the packaging, personal care, home care, and food and beverage sectors.

The technology produces various formats including edible films, soluble films, and specialized coatings. Its Micro and Nutri product lines offer applications such as the production of microcapsules and vitamin fortification. These natural materials are engineered to be strong, allowing manufacturers to eliminate polluting synthetic substances from their supply chains.

This latest capital injection follows a total of £419.1k raised by the firm during 2025. Documentation for the current round was filed in April, following an allotment of shares in March. Xampla reported a headcount of 43 staff members in its latest accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024, while LinkedIn data indicates a current team of 44.