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Cruz Foam Secures $18M In Series A Funding Led By Helena

RECENTLY ACQUIREDOct 28, 2022

Amount Raised

$18 Million

Round Type

Series A

Santa CruzManufacturingConsumer Goods

Description

Cruz Foam, a circular materials company providing bio-based, regenerative replacements for single-use plastic in the multi-billion dollar packaging industry, today announced an $18M Series A funding round led by the problem-solving group, Helena. The round was joined by One Small Planet, Regeneration.VC, At One Ventures, and SoundWaves.

Quick answer

Cruz Foam raised $18 Million in a Series A round, dated October 28, 2022. Cruz Foam is based in Santa Cruz, California, United States.

How much did Cruz Foam raise?
Cruz Foam raised $18 Million in a Series A round on October 28, 2022.
What does Cruz Foam do?
Cruz Foam is a materials technology company that’s working to catalyze the global transition from single use petroleum-based plastics to all natural, renewable materials.
Where is Cruz Foam based and how big is it?
Cruz Foam is based in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Fundz records about 28 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Consumer Goods and Manufacturing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Cruz Foam that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Metaspectral raised $4.7M (Seed) on November 16, 2022.
  • Open Book Extracts raised an undisclosed amount (Series C) on September 15, 2022.
  • NotCo raised $70M (Funding Round) on December 12, 2022.
  • Inscripta raised $4.4M (Seed) on December 12, 2022.
  • American Mineral Technologies raised $110K (Pre-Seed) on December 10, 2022.
  • ND PAPER raised an undisclosed amount (Grant) on December 9, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Cruz Foam

Location

Santa Cruz, California, United States

About

Cruz Foam is a materials technology company that’s working to catalyze the global transition from single use petroleum-based plastics to all natural, renewable materials. We strive for global adoption of circular solutions without compromise. For more information visit www.cruzfoam.com.

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