Zerocircle

Zerocircle manufactures seaweed-based packaging materials and grease-resistant coatings that serve as alternatives to conventional plastic packaging for food service applications. The company develops ocean-safe materials using natural compounds derived from seaweed, creating products that are free from PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and designed to eliminate microplastics from packaging. Zerocircle's product portfolio includes coated food containers that provide grease resistance without compromising on taste or end-of-life recyclability, coated paperboards available in various sizes for applications from giant tacos to miniature burgers, and standalone grease-resistant barrier coatings that can be applied to food-contact paper. These materials are designed to be compatible with existing paperboard packaging systems while providing effective barrier properties against grease and moisture. The company's approach focuses on changing what packaging is made of rather than how it is used, ensuring that sustainable materials are practical and scalable for commercial adoption. Zerocircle won the Grand Prize in the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Challenge and was named a Nasscom Emerge 50 winner. The company has partnered with Swiggy to launch sustainable packaging and is trusted by brands including Bangur and Tom Ford. Zerocircle actively participates in industry events including Empack, Sustainability in Packaging, Sustainable Packaging Summit, and Mumbai Climate Week, with products moving across cities and supply chains at commercial volumes. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Pune, India, Zerocircle has raised $3.2M in seed funding from investors including Tom Ford, Rainmatter, ACT Grants, Peak XV Partners, 3one4 Capital, Trousdale Ventures, Venture Catalysts, and LetsVenture.