Plantics
Plantics B.V. is a Netherlands-based biomaterials spin-off from the University of Amsterdam that develops the world's first 100% bio-based thermosetting resins from plant waste, supplying industrial partners in furniture and design with CO2-negative, circular composites, foams, and coatings.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Plantics does
Plantics B.V. is a Netherlands-based biomaterials company that develops and supplies the world's first 100% bio-based thermosetting resins, produced from waste material derived from plants. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam, the company leverages a patented chemistry platform — originating from UvA research — to create CO2-negative, recyclable resins that serve as the input for circular composites, foams, and coatings. Plantics emphasizes full 3D forming flexibility, mechanical performance comparable to conventional plastics, and local raw-material availability at industrial scale across Europe.
The company operates a B2B, partnership-led go-to-market model. Plantics co-develops new products and production processes with industrial partners, manufactures on pilot scale, produces bio-resins and intermediate materials, and provides ongoing product and production support. Its partners — including Dutch furniture manufacturer Vepa and designer Joris Laarman — manufacture finished products and bring them to market under their own brands. Revenue streams therefore combine bio-resin and intermediate-material sales with co-development professional services and pilot-scale manufacturing for partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company's two flagship consumer-facing products (the Hemp-chair with Vepa and the Ply Loop collection with Laarman) sit in the furniture and design vertical.
Plantics is a privately held Dutch B.V. with 11-50 employees, headquartered in Arnhem. The company has received industry recognition including the 2021 Global Innovation Award Renewable Material of the Year (with Vepa) from the German nova-Institute, a 2021 ranking as the most promising climate startup in the Netherlands by Het Financieele Dagblad, and a 2023 Top 5 emerging key player ranking in the global bio-polymer market. The only disclosed funding event is a 2014 ACE Incubator round; ownership, cap-table detail, and current revenue are not publicly available.
Plantics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Plantics
- Legal name
- Plantics B.V.
- Website
- https://plantics.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Plantics B.V. is a Netherlands-based biomaterials spin-off from the University of Amsterdam that develops the world's first 100% bio-based thermosetting resins from plant waste, supplying industrial partners in furniture and design with CO2-negative, circular composites, foams, and coatings.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Plantics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bio-based Materials Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMANANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Biodegradable Composites & Biocomposites (natural fiber-reinforced) (IMAEAOAJ)
Keywords
Where Plantics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Plantics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Bio-resin Sales: Plantics produces and sells bio-resins and intermediate materials to industrial partners for use in manufacturing circular, CO2 negative products.
- Product Co-development Services: The company co-develops new products and production processes with partners, providing product and production support services.
- Pilot Scale Manufacturing: Plantics manufactures new products on pilot scale for partners, bridging the gap between development and full-scale production.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Plantics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Plantics produces and sells 100% bio-based thermosetting resins derived from plant waste, and develops circular composites, foams, and coatings based on this resin platform. The company co-develops new products and production processes with industrial partners, manufactures products on pilot scale, and supplies bio-resins and intermediate materials that partners use to produce CO2-negative end products.
Product overview
Plantics is a biomaterials company that developed the world's first 100% biobased thermosetting resins, produced from plant-based waste materials. The company's product portfolio centers on its proprietary bio-resin technology, which serves as the foundation for circular and CO2 negative products including bio-based composites, foams, and coatings. Plantics operates through industrial partnerships to manufacture and bring products to market, with notable offerings including the Hemp-chair (with Vepa), Ply Loop furniture (with Joris Laarman), and Hemp Carbon chair. The company provides co-development services for new products and production processes, and manufactures products on pilot scale for partners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bio-Resins 100% bio-based thermosetting resins produced from plant-based waste materials — the world's first 100% biobased thermoset materials, CO2 negative, safe, and available at industrial scale in Europe — sold to industrial manufacturers as the foundation for circular and CO2-negative end products.
- Hemp-chair The first furniture piece that is 100% plant-based, recyclable, and CO2 negative, developed with industrial partner Vepa with a shell made from Dutch hemp fibers and Plantics bio-resin.
- Ply Loop Furniture Series Furniture series made from engineered wood with Plantics' biodegradable bio-resin, created in collaboration with designer Joris Laarman and featuring full 3D forming flexibility and natural aesthetic.
- Hemp Carbon Chair New chair design utilizing hemp carbon and Plantics bio-resin technology with Dutch hemp fibers, representing the company's circular and CO2-negative product development.
- Bio-Based Composites Circular composites developed by Plantics using its bio-resin technology for a variety of industrial applications, with mechanical properties and wear resistance comparable to conventional composites.
- Bio-Based Foams Circular foam materials developed using Plantics' proprietary thermoset bio-resin technology for industrial partners across applications.
- Bio-Based Coatings Coating materials developed using Plantics' 100% biobased thermoset resin technology for industrial applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- First furniture being 100% plant based, recyclable and CO2 negative
Companies that use Plantics
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Plantics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Plantics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- University of AmsterdamcoreSpin-off from the University of Amsterdam based on a revolutionary invention from the university. The technology originated from UvA research resulting in unique 100% biobased thermoset resins.
- VepacoreClose cooperation with Dutch furniture manufacturer Vepa to develop the Hemp-chair - the first furniture being 100% plant based, recyclable and CO2 negative. The shell is made from Dutch hemp fibers and Plantics bio-resin. Joint winners of the Global Innovation Award Renewable Material of the Year 2021.
- Joris LaarmanflagshipDesigner Joris Laarman uses Plantics bio-resin with engineered wood for the Ply Loop furniture series. The collaboration expanded with new Plantics furniture pieces featured at Friedman Benda exhibition. Ply Loop uses engineered wood with biodegradable resin.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Plantics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Danimer Scientific:
- NatureWorks: NatureWorks is a leading producer of PLA biopolymers (Ingeo), making it the most direct comparator to Plantics in bio-based polymer resins. Both supply industrial customers seeking petrochemical-free alternatives at scale.
- TotalEnergies Corbion: TotalEnergies Corbion produces Luminy PLA resins from renewable feedstock, directly competing with Plantics in bio-based polymer supply for packaging, durables, and consumer goods applications.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Plantics social profiles
Digital presencePlantics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Plantics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Plantics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Plantics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Plantics
What does Plantics do?
Plantics produces and sells 100% bio-based thermosetting resins derived from plant waste, and develops circular composites, foams, and coatings based on this resin platform. The company co-develops new products and production processes with industrial partners, manufactures products on pilot scale, and supplies bio-resins and intermediate materials that partners use to produce CO2-negative end products.
Is Plantics a public or private company?
Plantics is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Plantics founded?
Plantics was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Plantics based?
Plantics is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Plantics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Bio-resin Sales are the primary driver. The others are product Co-development Services and pilot Scale Manufacturing.
Who are Plantics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Danimer Scientific, NatureWorks and TotalEnergies Corbion.
Does Plantics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Plantics.
What industry is Plantics in?
Plantics's product category is Bio-based Materials Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANANAA, Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT), with a secondary code of IMAEAOAJ, Biodegradable Composites & Biocomposites (natural fiber-reinforced). Its NAICS code is 325211 and its SIC code is 2820.