Companies
LignoSphere
an Aalto University-originated, Espoo, Finland-based startup developing bio-based coatings from lignin nanospheres sourced from forest-industry byproduct, targeting metal-coating durability, adhesion and corrosion resistance;…
- Country
- Finland
eu
Coverage
| CN | EU | US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cellulose-lignin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| specialty-fine-chem | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Verifiable facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding | Pre-seed funding round closed on May 20, 2026, led by Kiilto Ventures and Stephen Industries | app.dealroom.co · stephenindustries.com · finnceres.fi |
| Capacity | Planned daily capacity for pilot plant of 20 kg | research.aalto.fi |
| Headcount | 4 employees (as of 2025) to 5 employees (as of 2026) | luottoriskit.fi |
| Revenue | 4,000 EUR (as of 2025) | luottoriskit.fi |
| Production site | Headquartered in Espoo, Finland; pilot production activity reported at Centria University of Applied Sciences | luottoriskit.fi |
Independent sources: app.dealroom.co · finnceres.fi · luottoriskit.fi · research.aalto.fi · stephenindustries.com
Technologies
| Name | Cluster | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-based surface treatment of metals | specialty-fine-chem | Medium | → |
| Lignin-first biorefining | cellulose-lignin | Low | → |
Compiled by BIOECON from primary sources.
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