TIPA Overview
TIPA develops and produces fully compostable flexible packaging. The company's products are made from plant-based materials and can be composted in home or industrial composting facilities. Tipa's packaging is designed to be as durable and functional as traditional plastic packaging, but it can be broken down into natural materials at the end of its life. TIPA Corp was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2019 and received the Transformational Solution Award in the category of waste, water, and land at the 2019 Transformational Business Awards.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MApr 2014
$20.0MFeb 2021
$90.0MJan 2022
$92.5MMay 2013
$103.5MOct 2017
$128.5MSep 2019
Latest News
growth-positive
Cleantech startup Tipa acquires Bio4Pack in $8 million deal | CTech
Tipa Compostable Packaging is acquiring Bio4Pack, a European compostable packaging company, for an undisclosed amount. Tipa recently raised $70 million in a Series C funding round. The acquisition will allow Tipa to expand its expertise and portfolio in sustainable packaging solutions. The CEO of Bio4Pack expressed confidence in the ability of both companies to reduce plastic pollution on Earth.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Israeli Company Wants to Create a Greener Future Through Compostable Plastic
Israeli company TIPA aims to reduce plastics in the environment by creating compostable packaging with the same qualities as conventional plastic. The company uses a combination of bio-based and petroleum-based polymers to achieve this. TIPA can manufacture packaging for clients or provide compostable film to clients or their packaging partners. While composting programs are available in many communities, consumer education is critical to ensure that compostable packaging ends up in the right facility. TIPA works with customers to communicate the recyclability of their packaging and the importance of proper disposal.
Customers
growth-positive
Cleantech company Tipa raises $70 million for compostable flexible packaging
Israeli cleantech company Tipa has raised $70 million in its Series C funding round led by Millennium Food-Tech and Meitav Dash. Tipa develops compostable flexible packaging that emulates the properties of plastic but decomposes at the end of its life. The company focuses on the consumer flexible plastic market, which is in high demand due to the need for sustainable packaging solutions. Tipa has partnerships with industry leaders, including a recent agreement with AMCOR. The funding will support the companys growth and position it as a world leader in compostable packaging solutions.
Investment
growth-positive
"פלסטיק לא הולך לשום מקום, פיתחנו אריזות ביולוגיות שמתכלות" כלכליסט
Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of TIPA, spoke at the TECH TLV conference about the companys compostable packaging that degrades within six months. TIPA was founded with the goal of replacing existing plastic packaging with biodegradable and compostable alternatives. The article highlights the growing problem of plastic waste and the need for sustainable packaging solutions. TIPAs products, which resemble regular plastic bags, can be composted and used as soil fertilizer. The company operates in Europe, the US, and Australia, and the industry is growing due to increasing public awareness and demand for environmentally-friendly options.
Customers
growth-positive
Amcor brings compostable flexibles to ANZ - PKN Packaging News
Amcor Flexibles has partnered with TIPA to bring compostable packaging technology to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will allow Amcor to locally manufacture, supply, and distribute TIPAs compostable solutions in ANZ. The move is in response to increased demand from Amcor customers for sustainable packaging solutions. The compostable films and laminates can be disposed of using existing composting infrastructure and are certified to decompose within 26 weeks. Amcor is committed to ensuring all its packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. The partnership with TIPA is part of Amcors efforts to lead in developing sustainable packaging solutions.
PartnersCustomers
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $128.5M |
| Last funding | $70M |
| Stage | C |
| Rounds | 6 |
| Investors | 11 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | tipa-corp.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
HaHarash St 6, Hod Hasharon, Israel
Photos & Videos
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TIPA Business
Business models
B2B2C, B2B, B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechFood Trade & ServicesProduce PreservationIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityTarget Customer
Media & EntertainmentFashionIndustrial ManufacturingHybrid IndustriesFood & BeveragesTransportation & LogisticsLogisticsWarehousesFood Retail & ConsumptionWholesaleCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsApparelTextileAgriculture & FoodProcessed FoodsCropsCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesTags (16)
polymersrecyclingfood-and-beveragematerialsfoodtechbiodegradableflexible-packagingclimate-techplasticsclothingfood-industrybiotechnologyfashionpackaging-and-containersretailerssupply-chainGeographic Markets
United StatesEuropeAustraliaIsraelUnited KingdomNetherlandsTIPA Financials
$128.5M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$70M
Last funding
C
Funding stage
6
Total rounds
11
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MApr 2014
$20.0MFeb 2021
$90.0MJan 2022
$92.5MMay 2013
$103.5MOct 2017
$128.5MSep 2019
Private Equity Funding
C Round
Jan 2022
$70M
Meitav Dash (Lead), Millennium Food-Tech (Lead)
,
Next Generation Finance, Shavit Capital Fund
Convertible Debt
Feb 2021
$10M
Millennium Food-Tech
B Round
Sep 2019
$25M
Blue Horizon, GreenSoil Investments, Triodos Organic Growth Fund
B Round
Oct 2017
$11M
Austin Hearst (Lead)
,
GreenSoil Investments, Horizons Ventures, Gabriela Hearst
A Round
Apr 2014
$10M
Horizons Ventures (Lead)
,
Aviv Venture Capital, GreenSoil Investments
Seed
May 2013
$2.5M
GreenSoil Investments
Mergers & Acquisitions
MNAEvent
May 2023
$8M
TIPA Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$10.0MApr 2014
$20.0MFeb 2021
$90.0MJan 2022
$92.5MMay 2013
$103.5MOct 2017
$128.5MSep 2019
All Events
C Round
Jan 2022
$70M
Meitav Dash (Lead), Millennium Food-Tech (Lead)
,
Next Generation Finance, Shavit Capital Fund
Convertible Debt
Feb 2021
$10M
Millennium Food-Tech
B Round
Sep 2019
$25M
Blue Horizon, GreenSoil Investments, Triodos Organic Growth Fund
B Round
Oct 2017
$11M
Austin Hearst (Lead)
,
GreenSoil Investments, Horizons Ventures, Gabriela Hearst
A Round
Apr 2014
$10M
Horizons Ventures (Lead)
,
Aviv Venture Capital, GreenSoil Investments
Seed
May 2013
$2.5M
GreenSoil Investments
MNAEvent
May 2023
$8M
TIPA News
26 articles
growth-positive
Cleantech startup Tipa acquires Bio4Pack in $8 million deal | CTech
Tipa Compostable Packaging is acquiring Bio4Pack, a European compostable packaging company, for an undisclosed amount. Tipa recently raised $70 million in a Series C funding round. The acquisition will allow Tipa to expand its expertise and portfolio in sustainable packaging solutions. The CEO of Bio4Pack expressed confidence in the ability of both companies to reduce plastic pollution on Earth.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Israeli Company Wants to Create a Greener Future Through Compostable Plastic
Israeli company TIPA aims to reduce plastics in the environment by creating compostable packaging with the same qualities as conventional plastic. The company uses a combination of bio-based and petroleum-based polymers to achieve this. TIPA can manufacture packaging for clients or provide compostable film to clients or their packaging partners. While composting programs are available in many communities, consumer education is critical to ensure that compostable packaging ends up in the right facility. TIPA works with customers to communicate the recyclability of their packaging and the importance of proper disposal.
Customers
growth-positive
Cleantech company Tipa raises $70 million for compostable flexible packaging
Israeli cleantech company Tipa has raised $70 million in its Series C funding round led by Millennium Food-Tech and Meitav Dash. Tipa develops compostable flexible packaging that emulates the properties of plastic but decomposes at the end of its life. The company focuses on the consumer flexible plastic market, which is in high demand due to the need for sustainable packaging solutions. Tipa has partnerships with industry leaders, including a recent agreement with AMCOR. The funding will support the companys growth and position it as a world leader in compostable packaging solutions.
Investment
growth-positive
"פלסטיק לא הולך לשום מקום, פיתחנו אריזות ביולוגיות שמתכלות" כלכליסט
Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of TIPA, spoke at the TECH TLV conference about the companys compostable packaging that degrades within six months. TIPA was founded with the goal of replacing existing plastic packaging with biodegradable and compostable alternatives. The article highlights the growing problem of plastic waste and the need for sustainable packaging solutions. TIPAs products, which resemble regular plastic bags, can be composted and used as soil fertilizer. The company operates in Europe, the US, and Australia, and the industry is growing due to increasing public awareness and demand for environmentally-friendly options.
Customers
growth-positive
Amcor brings compostable flexibles to ANZ - PKN Packaging News
Amcor Flexibles has partnered with TIPA to bring compostable packaging technology to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will allow Amcor to locally manufacture, supply, and distribute TIPAs compostable solutions in ANZ. The move is in response to increased demand from Amcor customers for sustainable packaging solutions. The compostable films and laminates can be disposed of using existing composting infrastructure and are certified to decompose within 26 weeks. Amcor is committed to ensuring all its packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. The partnership with TIPA is part of Amcors efforts to lead in developing sustainable packaging solutions.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
Cleantech company Tipa considering SPAC merger at over $500 million valuation
Israeli cleantech company Tipa, which develops compostable flexible packaging, is considering going public via a SPAC merger at a valuation of more than $500 million. The company has received merger offers valuing it at between $500-$600 million, significantly higher than its $120 million valuation in its most recent funding round. Tipa CEO Daphna Nissenbaum stated that the company is planning a private funding round and is not currently considering merging with a SPAC. Tipa has raised $53 million in total, with its last round in February raising $10 million from Millenium Food-Tech. Other Israeli companies, such as ironSource, eToro, StoreDot, and Cellebrite, are also in the process of going public via a SPAC.
InvestmentPublic Trading
growth-positive
Compostable packaging co TIPA raises $10m
TIPA, an Israeli compostable flexible packaging company, has raised $10 million in a financing round led by Millennium Food-Tech R&D Partnership. The company has raised a total of $53 million to date. TIPA offers a sustainable alternative for the flexible packaging market with its breakthrough compostable packaging solution. The companys technology allows their packaging to disintegrate and decompose like organic waste when placed in compost facilities. TIPA provides solutions for various markets and types of food, as well as non-food packaging. The financing round will support the companys growth and development of their innovative packaging solutions.
Investment
growth-positive
Israeli cleantech startup Tipa raises $4 million from Millenium R&D partnership
Israeli cleantech company Tipa has raised $4 million in an investment round led by Millenium Food-Tech. Tipa has raised a total of $53 million since its founding, with previous rounds led by Blue Horizon Ventures, Triodos Organic Growth Fund, the Hearst family, and GreenSoil Investments. The company develops compostable flexible packaging and aims to transform the packaging market from plastic to compostable or recyclable materials. Tipas packaging imitates natures packaging and becomes compost within several months, providing a clean and sustainable resource.
Investment
growth-positive
Israel's TIPA Corp In 2nd Place On Forward Fooding's 1st Food Tech 500 List
Israeli compostable flexible packaging company TIPA Corp has been named to the Food Tech 500 list by global network Forward Fooding. The list recognizes entrepreneurial talent at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. TIPA Corp ranked second on the list, behind US agritech firm AeroFarms. The list includes several other Israeli companies in the top 100. TIPA Corp offers biodegradable food packaging solutions and recently raised $25 million in funding. The company has also received recognition from the World Economic Forum and the Transformational Business Awards. TIPA Corps packaging solutions biodegrade into soil nutrients within 180 days of disposal. The Food Tech 500 list was created using Forward Foodings FoodTech Data Navigator platform.
PartnersInvestment
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TIPA: achieving the compostable
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growth-positive
Compostable Packaging Company TIPA Raises $25 Million
Israel-based compostable plastic company, TIPA Corp Ltd., has raised $25 million in a funding round. The round was participated in by Blue Horizon Ventures, Triodos Organic Growth Fund, and existing investor GreenSoil Investments. This brings TIPAs total funding to date to $49 million. The company, founded in 2010, manufactures and designs plastic-like bags and packaging that are fully compostable as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. The companys products are used by fashion retailers including Stella McCartney, Gabriela Hearst, and Mara Hoffman.
Investment
growth-positive
TIPA receives Technology Pioneer Award from World Economic Forum
Israeli company TIPA has been selected as one of the World Economic Forums Technology Pioneers. TIPA produces compostable packaging and is recognized for its use of novel technologies to transform the industry. The CEO and Co-Founder of TIPA will be participating in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions.
Partners
https://live.ft.com/Events/FT-IFC-Transformational-Business-Conference-and-Awards-Dinner-2019
growth-positive
Google Express to Use Compostable Packaging From Israeli Startup TIPA
Google Express will begin shipping its products in compostable packaging produced by TIPA Corp Ltd. TIPA manufactures and designs plastic-like bags and packaging that are fully compostable. The companys packaging disintegrates under compost conditions within 180 days. TIPAs packaging is as durable and impermeable as traditional plastic packaging and works for a range of products. British supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners has already introduced TIPAs compostable bag. TIPA also produces packaging for fashion retailers. The company is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, and has raised nearly $24 million to date. They are currently embarking on an additional funding round.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
TIPA is rewriting plastic history and taking over the market with compostable packaging - Plastic Ethics
The article discusses the issue of plastic waste and the impact it has on the environment. It highlights the excessive use of single-use plastic packaging by major retailers in the UK. TIPA, a company specializing in compostable flexible packaging solutions, aims to address this problem by providing packaging that breaks down entirely into compost. The article mentions TIPAs commitment to converting industrial flexible plastic to compostable packaging, thus reducing the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills. TIPAs technology is described as a breakthrough in the industry, offering a viable alternative to conventional plastic. The article also includes an interview with Daphna Nissenbaum, the CEO and co-founder of TIPA, who shares her motivation behind starting the company and her vision for a compostable future for flexible packaging.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Israeli company invents plastic packaging you can compost
The article discusses TIPA, an Israel-based company that produces 100 percent compostable packaging film as an alternative to plastic. TIPAs packaging is designed to look and behave like plastic but decomposes like an orange peel, leaving no trace in landfills or the environment. The company manufactures its film using the same machinery and fossil fuels as conventional plastic, making it easy to scale production. TIPAs sales have grown fourfold in 2017 compared to the previous year, and the company expects the technology to become more affordable as it gains traction. The article highlights the need for waste handling to change and mentions that regulations in Europe and China are moving towards requiring the separation of organic waste.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Tipa 'packaging that can be thrown away like orange peel' expands in the US
Tipa has partnered with B.O.S.S Food to provide sustainable packaging for their organic snacks. The partnership is a growth-positive move for Tipa as more brands are seeking sustainable packaging options. Tipas packaging is 100% compostable and meets food contact regulations in the US and Europe. The B.O.S.S. Bar wrappers can be disposed of as organic waste and have a shelf life of nine months. The article highlights the environmental issues with current flexible packaging and the growing consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
TIPA-Corp Announces Expansion of Intellectual Property Estate for Biodegradable Flexible Package
TIPA Sustainable Packaging has been granted patents for its biocompostable flexible films by the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Japan Patent Office. The US patent covers the composition of matter of the film, while the Japanese patent focuses on its high barrier properties for oxygen. The patents extend TIPAs market exclusivity in the compostable flexible packaging market. TIPA offers fully compostable packaging solutions that decompose within 180 days in compost conditions. The companys products are currently available in the US, France, England, and the Netherlands. TIPA recently secured $11 million in series B financing led by Austin Hearst, along with existing investors GreenSoil Investments and Horizons Ventures.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
TIPA Sustainable Packaging raises $11m
Israeli company TIPA Sustainable Packaging has raised $11 million in a series B financing round. The round was led by Austin and Gabriela Hearst, owners of the Hearst Corporation, along with existing TIPA investors GreenSoil Investments and Horizons Ventures. The new investment will allow TIPA to expand its sales in new countries and further develop its unique packaging solutions for a wider variety of food and non-food goods. TIPAs packaging decomposes within 180 days in compost conditions, compared to regular plastic packaging which lasts for hundreds of years.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Compostable Packaging Company TIPA Raises $11 Million
TIPA Corp Ltd. raised $11 million in a Series B funding round. The company manufactures and markets compostable bags and packaging wraps. Fashion brands Stella McCartney and Mara Hoffman are among its clients. The funding will be used to further its market reach and product development.
Investment
growth-positive
Sustainability Stella McCartney US
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CustomersPartners
growth-positive
https://packagingeurope.com/tipa-and-jindal-films-europe-announce-collaboration/
TIPA Sustainable Packaging and Jindal Films Europe have announced a partnership agreement at interpack 2017.
Partners
growth-positive
TIPA Launches Compostable Biodegradable Packaging
TIPA, a sustainable packaging tech startup from Israel, is providing compostable, biodegradable packaging solutions for the food industry. They have developed a technology that creates packaging materials that are similar to an orange peel and can be treated as organic waste. TIPA is currently raising another round of funding.
Customers
EJINSIGHT - ejinsight.com
growth-positive
Biodegradable packaging co Tipa raises $10m
Biodegradable packaging company Tipa Corporation has raised $10 million in a financing round led by Li Ka-shings Horizons Ventures. Other investors include Aviv Venture Capital, and GreenSoil Investments. The company, founded in 2010, develops biodegradable and recyclable packaging for food and beverages. The packaging, partly based on orange peel, degrades after 180 days and costs little to manufacture. The funds will be used to develop new products and sign collaborations and conduct pilots with food manufacturers and packaging companies.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Biodegradable packaging co Tipa raises $1.5m
Tipa Corp. Ltd. has raised investment funds led by GreenSoil Investments to accelerate its product development and business development activity with leading food manufacturers in Israel and overseas. The amount invested was not disclosed, but Israeli media reports put the sum at $1.5 million. Tipa provides biodegradable flexible packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry that fully dissolve into nature within 180 days. The investment will help address the need for innovative and sustainable solutions in the flexible packaging market.
Investment
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 62 |
| Team members | 7 |
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| Phone | +97297796034 |
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