Wedoany.com Report on Mar 13th, Swiss biomaterials company Seprify recently announced that its high-performance cellulose-based platform has transitioned from pilot validation to industrial supply, enabling manufacturers to begin repeatable sourcing and enter into long-term commercial agreements. This development comes at a time when industries are actively seeking scalable, bio-based alternatives to replace high-emission materials like titanium dioxide. Seprify aims to help manufacturers adopt sustainable material solutions while maintaining performance.
According to a press release, with support from the Inter IKEA Group, Seprify has validated its cellulose platform at Technology Readiness Levels 7-9 and is now advancing through supplier qualification processes, early commercial contracts, and cross-industry procurement discussions. The company is currently collaborating with over 100 client organizations across industries including cosmetics and personal care, food and pet food, and coatings, covering activities from product evaluation to early commercial supply.
To support this transition, Seprify has secured €13.4 million (CHF 12.25 million) in Series A funding from investors including the Inter IKEA Group, the Una Terra Early Growth Fund, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, and Kickfund. This capital will be used to scale up commercial production to hundreds of tons per year through existing manufacturing partners, support market rollout in priority sectors, and continue engineering work for future industrial-scale capacity.
Commenting on the funding, Lukas Schertel, Co-founder and CEO of Seprify, stated: "The company will focus on execution and scaling operations. The immediate priority is ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply to meet the operational standards of large industrial customers." In the short term, Seprify will focus on applications in cosmetics and personal care (including sun care) and the food and pet food sectors, while expanding into higher-volume areas such as coatings, inks, and printed electronics.
Robert Carleke, Innovation Venture Manager at Inter IKEA Group, noted: "Seprify's cellulose platform has reached a level of maturity that makes it a reliable choice for replacing traditional materials in applications like coatings and surface treatments. Furthermore, its compatibility with existing manufacturing and recycling systems enhances its potential for industrial adoption." Seprify's platform combines advanced processes and intellectual property. Its flagship products include the cellulose-based SPF booster SilvaLuma™ for cosmetics and personal care, and the food-grade whitening solution SilvaAlba™ as an alternative to titanium dioxide, demonstrating its versatility across multiple industries.
