What Tipa does

TIPA is an Israeli clean-tech company founded in 2010 by Daphna Nissenbaum and Tal Neuman, headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, with operations across Europe, North America, and Australia. The company develops and manufactures fully compostable flexible packaging solutions designed to replace conventional plastic packaging in food, beverage, fashion, and cannabis/edibles applications. TIPA's product portfolio includes four primary film and laminate product lines (TIPACLEAR transparent films, TIPAMET metallized films, TIPAPAPER paper-finish laminates, TIPACOLOR color-tinted films), plus accessory products (compostable zipper reels and fruit/vegetable labels), and pre-made packaging applications such as stand-up pouches, sachets, and pillow bags. All products are built on a patent-protected proprietary polymer blend that emulates the performance of polyethylene and polypropylene, certified to home and/or industrial composting standards by TÜV Austria, BPI, ABA, Din Certco, BNQ, and Cré, and aligned with EN 13432, ASTM D6400, AS 4736, and AS 5810.

The company's revenue model is volume-based B2B sales of physical goods. Films and laminates are sold as reels to converters and printers, typically with minimum order quantities from 500 kg to 1.5 tons; finished packaging applications carry MOQs starting at 25,000 units. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. TIPA pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales through regional teams in Europe and North America, a global converter/printer channel partner network, and a website-driven inquiry form for smaller accounts. Manufacturing is localized in three regions to reduce lead times and shipping costs, and the company has expanded its European footprint through the May 2023 acquisition of German firm Bio4Pack for approximately $8 million and the November 2025 acquisition of Dutch firm Sealpap.

TIPA serves a diversified enterprise customer base including Grupo Bimbo, Alpine Fresh, Rogers' Orchards, Wyld, Kencko, Gabriela Hearst, L'Estrange, and Kadac, spanning fresh produce, food and beverage, confectionery, fashion, coffee and tea, and cannabis edibles verticals. The company has raised approximately $130 million across seven funding rounds since 2013, with a $70 million Series C in January 2022 led by Millennium Food-Tech and Meitav Dash Investments, alongside strategic and financial investors including Horizons Ventures, Triodos Organic Growth Fund, Blue Horizon Ventures, Greensoil Investments, Chestnut Holding LLC, and Migdal.

Name

Tipa

Legal name

TIPA LTD

Website

https://tipa-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TIPA is an Israeli clean-tech company that develops and manufactures fully compostable flexible packaging films, laminates, and pre-made pouches for food, beverage, fashion, and cannabis brands globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Flexible Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paper Manufacturing (322), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

Keywords

• Compostable flexible packaging
• Biodegradable packaging films
• Compostable laminates and pouches
• Sustainable packaging materials
• Home compostable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Hod Hasharon

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Compostable Flexible Packaging Products: TIPA generates revenue through the sale of compostable films, laminates, and packaging applications. Products are sold as reels of film for converters or as pre-made packaging applications. Volume-based pricing with minimum order quantities typically starting from 500kg or 25,000 units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TIPA develops and manufactures fully compostable flexible packaging products, including transparent, metallized, paper-finish, and colored films and laminates sold on reels to converters, plus finished packaging applications such as stand-up pouches, sachets, pre-made bags, flow-wrap packaging, and lidding laminates. Products are certified for home and/or industrial composting and designed to run on existing packaging machinery, serving fresh produce, dry food, tea and coffee, snacks, baked goods, edibles, and fashion brands. The company complements its film portfolio with compostable zipper reels and fruit and vegetable labels, manufactured in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Product overview

TIPA develops and manufactures a wide range of fully compostable flexible packaging solutions. The product portfolio consists of four main film and laminate product lines sold on reels: TIPACLEAR (transparent films and laminates), TIPAMET (metallized films and laminates), TIPAPAPER (paper-finish laminates), and TIPACOLOR (colored films). These raw materials are converted into finished packaging applications including stand-up pouches, sachets, pre-made bags (open, zipper, wicketed, garment, flap), flow-wrapped packaging (pillow bags, bar wrappers, side gusset bags), and lidding laminates—spanning segments for fresh produce, dry food, tea & coffee, snacks, baked goods, edibles, and fashion. The portfolio is complemented by accessory products including home-compostable fruit & vegetable labels and compostable zipper reels. TIPA manufactures locally in Europe, North America, and Australia, and all films and laminates are certified for home and/or industrial composting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIPACLEAR: Transparent films and laminates for fresh, baked and dry food packaging
• TIPAMET
• TIPAPAPER
• TIPACOLOR

Products and services

• TIPACLEAR Transparent Films and Laminates Cast and blown co-extruded transparent films and laminates that are fully compostable, sealable and printable, designed for fresh produce, baked goods, chilled/frozen food, and apparel applications. Compatible with most conventional packaging machinery and certified for home and/or industrial composting.
• TIPAMET Metallized Films and Laminates High-barrier metallized films and laminates providing extended shelf-life protection against moisture and oxygen, fully compostable, for coffee, tea, snacks, grains, and apparel packaging applications.
• TIPAPAPER Paper Laminates Paper-finish high-barrier laminates combining natural paper appearance with barrier protection against moisture, UV, gases, aromas, oils, and greases. Extends shelf-life for salty snacks, confectionery, grains, nuts, dried fruits, pasta, spices, and cereals.
• TIPACOLOR Colored Films and Laminates Color-tinted and opaque films including black, white, and orange-tinted options that are fully compostable alternatives to conventional flexible plastic packaging. Printable, sealable, and runnable on most conventional packaging machinery.
• Compostable Stand-Up Pouches Reliable compostable stand-up pouches with resealable zipper and stable bottom gusset, crafted with a proprietary blend of fully compostable polymers. Features tear-notch option, hole punch for hanging, and flexographic/digital printing up to 10 colors. MOQ starting from 25,000 units or 500 kg.
• Compostable Sachet Packaging Thin, vertically sealed pouches with perforated tear notch for reliable seal and easy-rip open. Delivered as continuous reel of laminate material allowing custom-sized sachets adaptable to various product dimensions and volumes.
• Fresh Produce Packaging Compostable packaging solutions for the fresh produce segment, including open bags (units and wicketed), zipper bags, pillow bags, punnet trays, pillow bags for punnets, lidding laminates, and compostable net packaging for fruits and vegetables.
• Dry Food Packaging Compostable food packaging solutions providing moisture and oxygen barriers for dry food products, including stand-up pouches, sachets, bar wrappers, pillow bags, and side gusset bags.
• Tea and Coffee Packaging Compostable packaging solutions designed to protect aroma, freshness, and flavor for tea and coffee products, including tea envelopes/packs, stand-up pouches, sachets, pillow bags, side gusset bags, zip pouches, and compostable lids for coffee pods.
• Snack Packaging Compostable snack packaging solutions providing moisture and oxygen barriers to maintain product quality, including pillow bags, stand-up pouches, and bar wrappers.
• Bakery Packaging Compostable bakery packaging solutions including open bags, wicketed bags, pillow bags, resealable bags with adhesive tape strips, and punnet trays designed with high moisture barrier to maintain freshness.
• Edibles Packaging Compostable packaging solutions for gummies, confectionery, cookies, and other edible products including pillow bag packaging for edibles, edibles gummy packaging, and stand-up pouches.
• Fashion Packaging Compostable packaging solutions for fashion retailers and designers, including zipper bags, resealable bags, compostable garment bags, and open pouch units for apparel, accessories, and jewelry.
• Fruit & Vegetable Labels Certified home-compostable fruit and vegetable stickers developed with Bio4Life, combining high-performance compostable film with certified compostable adhesive. Moisture-resistant, durable in ambient, refrigerated, and frozen conditions, printable with flexographic and digital printing.
• Compostable Zipper Reels Home compostable zipper reels developed in collaboration with Fresh-Lock, the largest supplier of private-label zippers in the US. Features 11mm single-lock zipper, 100% certified compostable resins, FDA-approved for food contact, compatible with compostable films for seamless sealing.
• T.LAM 428 Ultra High Barrier Metallized Laminate Ultra high barrier metallized laminate that delivers superior product protection while being 100% home compostable, positioned as a replacement for traditional aluminum foil-based packaging in coffee, tea, snacks, and similar applications.
• Four New High-Barrier Compostable Laminates A set of four high-barrier compostable film and laminate products designed for flexible packaging applications including single-serve sachets, snacks, protein powders, and nutraceuticals, offering moisture and oxygen barrier properties comparable to conventional plastic.
• Home-Compostable Pet Food Pouch (TIPA + Pawnolio Pets + WildKind Packaging) Home-compostable flexible pouch for pet treats and food, developed with Pawnolio Pets and WildKind Packaging using TIPA's proprietary bio-based films. Offers comparable durability and protection to conventional plastic without generating microplastics, and received second place in the Sustainable Design category at the DIELINE Awards 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rogers' Orchards saw an 8% increase in sales after switching to TIPA's compostable packaging
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Pawnolio Pets and WildKind PackagingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to develop home-compostable flexible pouch for pet treats and food, which received second place in the Sustainable Design category at the DIELINE Awards 2026. The pouch uses TIPA's proprietary bio-based films and offers comparable durability to conventional plastic without generating microplastics.
• SEALPAPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025TIPA and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack acquired SEALPAP, a recyclable paper-based packaging company, in November 2025. The acquisition combines TIPA's certified compostable technologies with SEALPAP's recyclable coated paper products to provide global brands with a broader sustainable packaging portfolio.
• CoveriscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Exclusivity agreement to manufacture and market home compostable fresh produce labels in the UK market, leveraging Coveris's local manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
• U.S. Plastics PactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025TIPA joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a consortium of over 130 businesses, retailers, and organizations working to create a circular economy for plastics. TIPA commits to transparent annual reporting through WWF's ReSource: Plastic Footprint Tracker.
• PrestocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Partnership to launch new home compostable zippers for Europe and APAC markets, expanding TIPA's closure solutions portfolio.
• Bio4PackcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023TIPA acquired Bio4Pack, a European leader in compostable packaging solutions, for approximately $8 million in May 2023. The acquisition expanded TIPA's product portfolio with paper packaging from agricultural waste, trays, and nets, and supported geographic expansion across Europe.
• Fresh-LockcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Fresh-Lock, the largest supplier of private-label zippers in the US, to develop home compostable zipper reels for pouch applications. The partnership integrates Fresh-Lock's advanced technology with TIPA's compostable materials for exceptional sealing and product security.
• Ellen MacArthur FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPA is a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, launched in October 2018, with over 400 organizations committed to eliminating problematic plastic packaging and making all plastic packaging 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
• World Economic ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPA is recognized as a Tech Pioneer of the World Economic Forum, highlighting its role in driving sustainable innovation in packaging technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novamont: Italian bioplastics company and Mater-Bi manufacturer, one of the most established players in compostable bio-based polymers and films for flexible packaging. Direct competitor to TIPA in certified compostable flexible films.
• NatureWorks: U.S.-based maker of Ingeo PLA biopolymers, a key supplier of compostable bioplastic resins used in flexible packaging films globally. TIPA uses bio-based polymer blends; NatureWorks is an upstream resin peer.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy PLA bioplastics for compostable packaging applications. Directly comparable as a supplier of compostable polymer feedstock for flexible films and packaging.
• BioBag International: Norwegian-based manufacturer of compostable bags and films for food waste, retail, and packaging. Closely comparable product line to TIPA's flexible compostable film business.
• Footprint (US): U.S. company developing plant-based, compostable food packaging and tableware for QSR and retail. Comparable compostable flexible packaging positioning with similar enterprise customer focus.
• Plantic Technologies: Australian manufacturer of bio-based, compostable barrier films and trays for fresh food packaging. Strong overlap with TIPA's fresh produce and barrier film applications.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global flexible and rigid packaging giant with AmFiber compostable and recyclable product lines serving identical CPG customers. Competes broadly with TIPA across all segments but at vastly larger scale.
• Sealed Air: Major global packaging company (Cryovac, Bubble Wrap) increasingly active in sustainable food packaging. Indirect competitor to TIPA in food-contact flexible films.
• Mondi Group: European packaging and paper multinational with significant sustainable packaging initiatives including compostable and recyclable flexible packaging. Comparable end-markets to TIPA but operates at massive scale with broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer that has partnered with TIPA for UK fresh-produce compostable labels. Adjacent competitor with overlapping product capabilities in fresh produce packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors11 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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