Xampla secures £628.8k Series A extension for plant-based polymer technology

Sustainable material developer Xampla Ltd has added £628.8k to its Series A funding total to scale its plant-based alternatives to single-use plastics. Based in Cambridge, the company engineers natural polymers marketed under the brand Morro, which are designed to replace polluting plastics in the food service, FMCG, and home and personal care sectors.

Founded in 2018, Xampla addresses plastic pollution by creating biodegradable films, coatings, and microcapsules from plant proteins. Its product portfolio includes Morro Edible Film, Morro Soluble Film, and Morro Micro. The company also utilizes its technology for Morro Nutri, a solution designed for vitamin fortification within commercial packaging.

The latest £628.8k investment (allotted in March and filed in April) follows a series of funding injections throughout 2025. These include two Series A allotments of £6.3k in September and July, a £6.3k seed allotment in May, and a £400.1k round in April. In 2024, the company secured £1.4m in December and £472k in October. Previous significant rounds include a £4.6m seed round in May 2023 and a £6m seed round in January 2021.

Financial records for the year ending 31 December 2024 show the company employed 43 people. Current data from LinkedIn indicates a headcount of 44 staff members. Xampla operates from its headquarters in Cambridge, focusing on the research and development of natural materials for commercial applications. Its technology is engineered to provide high-strength, plant-based alternatives that are fully biodegradable.