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SAGES secures £190k in funding to scale its sustainable dye technology derived from food waste.

PRIVATEOct 30, 2025

Amount Raised

£190,000

Round Type

Funding Round

LondonManufacturingBiotechnology

Investors

British Design Fund

Description

SAGES, a London-based start-up developing sustainable dye alternatives, has received £190,000 from the British Design Fund. This funding will accelerate the commercialisation of its innovative, food-waste-derived dye technology. SAGES aims to minimize reliance on harmful synthetic dyes and enhance its production capabilities. The funding will facilitate product development and strategic partnerships in the textile industry.

Quick answer

SAGES raised £190,000 in a Funding Round round, dated October 30, 2025. Investors: British Design Fund. SAGES is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

How much did SAGES raise?
SAGES raised £190,000 in a Funding Round round on October 30, 2025.
Who invested in SAGES?
British Design Fund is named as investors in this round.
What does SAGES do?
SAGES is a London-based start-up developing alternatives to synthetic dyes.
Where is SAGES based and how big is it?
SAGES is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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Company Information

Company

SAGES

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

SAGES is a London-based start-up developing alternatives to synthetic dyes. The company aims to reduce reliance on petroleum- and coal-tar-based dyes in global supply chains through its food-waste-derived colour technology. SAGES' biodegradable, water-soluble dyes are designed to integrate with existing dyeing processes and are made from waste streams like onion skins and avocado.

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