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
bio-metal-surface-treatment eu
Coverage
CNEUUS
cellulose-lignin✓✓✓
specialty-fine-chem—✓✓
Regulatorsechaepamoa-chinareach

Verifiable facts

FactValueSource
FundingPre-seed funding round closed on May 20, 2026, led by Kiilto Ventures and Stephen Industriesapp.dealroom.co · stephenindustries.com · finnceres.fi
CapacityPlanned daily capacity for pilot plant of 20 kgresearch.aalto.fi
Headcount4 employees (as of 2025) to 5 employees (as of 2026)luottoriskit.fi
Revenue4,000 EUR (as of 2025)luottoriskit.fi
Production siteHeadquartered in Espoo, Finland; pilot production activity reported at Centria University of Applied Sciencesluottoriskit.fi

Independent sources: app.dealroom.co · finnceres.fi · luottoriskit.fi · research.aalto.fi · stephenindustries.com

Technologies
NameClusterRisk
Bio-based surface treatment of metalsspecialty-fine-chemMedium→
Lignin-first biorefiningcellulose-ligninLow→

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