The Venture Codex

Led · Seed · Apr 2023

Seprify engineers a proprietary cellulose-based materials platform that replaces titanium dioxide, a widely used but increasingly regulated whitening and opacifying additive. Its flagship grades include SilvaLuma, an SPF-boosting ingredient for cosmetics and personal care, and SilvaAlba, a food-grade whitening solution. The platform has been validated at technology-readiness levels 7–9 through collaborations with industrial partners and is now moving through supplier qualification, early commercial contracts and procurement negotiations. More than 100 customer organisations are actively evaluating or purchasing the material, demonstrating early market traction. Near-term priorities focus on guaranteeing consistent quality and supply for cosmetics, personal care, food and pet food markets, while scaling production for higher-volume segments such as coatings, inks and printed electronics. The company holds a broad intellectual-property portfolio covering process, product and end-use applications. Although still pre-scale, the recent capital infusion positions Seprify to transition from pilot to commercial manufacturing and meet large industrial demand.