Climate/Up and coming

Shellworks

Makes Vivomer, a compostable plastic alternative made by microbial fermentation, used for cosmetics and personal care packaging.

Why it's here

Raised a $15M Series A led by alter equity with Nat Friedman, JamJar and existing backers LocalGlobe and Founder Collective in March 2026.

Focus: Biomaterials
Founded: 2019
Latest round: Series A, $15M, Mar 2026
Staff (Companies House accounts): 22, average over the period to 31 Dec 2025source: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Registered office: Unit 2 Crusaders Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, Haringey N4 1LZsource: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
London presence: HQsource: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Investors: alter equity (lead), Founder Collective, JamJar Investments, LocalGlobe, NFDG, Third Spheresource: tech.eu
Recognised on: Tech Nation Upscale 2025source: technation.io
Area: Elsewhere in London
Nearest station: Harringay Green Lanes, 470 m
Companies House: SHELLWORKS GROUP LTD (12131588, active)Incorporated 31 Jul 2019 · SIC 22290, 28990, 71121, 72190
Hiring: 7 open roles in London ↗Public job board, checked 9 Oct 2026
Work model: Hybrid (from 5 London job posts)Current job posts only, checked 9 Oct 2026. Howsource: shellworks.teamtailor.com
Visas: Licensed visa sponsor, listed as Shellworks Group Ltdsource: gov.uk

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