Aevoloop, a sustainable chemistry startup developing fully recyclable plastics, has secured €8 million in combined funding to accelerate the commercial rollout of its circular polymer technology.
The round includes €3.25 million in seed investment and nearly €5 million in public funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Free State of Saxony under the “Saxy Plastics” initiative led by Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB).
Private investors in the round include Circulate Capital, Positron Ventures, and bmp Ventures via the IBG Innovationsfonds. Aevoloop is also partnering with the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Leipzig University, and the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) to scale its research and industrial applications.
Turning Plastics Into a Circular Resource
Founded in 2024, Aevoloop is reimagining how plastics are made and reused. Its patented chemistry introduces intelligent “break points” into polymer chains, allowing plastics to perform like conventional materials during use—but later be broken down into their base components and recycled indefinitely.
“Plastic isn’t inherently bad — it’s how we handle it,” said Dr. Manuel Häußler, co-founder and scientific lead at Aevoloop. “Our technology makes plastics truly recyclable. We’re combining the performance of traditional materials with real circularity to create a world where sustainable plastic can be used endlessly — without waste or loss of value.”
Aevoloop’s materials can be processed on existing manufacturing equipment, making them cost-effective and scalable for industries such as packaging, textiles, films, and molded parts. By enabling continuous recycling and biodegradability, the startup’s innovation helps tackle both plastic waste and microplastic pollution challenges.
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Europe’s Circular Chemistry Movement
The raise comes amid a surge of European investment in circular plastics and green chemistry. In 2025, Epoch Biodesign (UK) raised €17M for enzyme-based recycling, Xycle (Netherlands) secured funding for a chemical-recycling plant in Rotterdam, and VYTAL Global (Germany) raised €14.2M to grow its reusable packaging network. Nearby, CYNiO attracted over €2M to produce CO₂-based specialty chemicals.
“Aevoloop’s breakthrough represents a true leap forward for the circular economy in polyolefins,” said Wolfgang Hafenmayer, founding partner of Circulate Capital. “This is the first scalable alternative that matches traditional plastics in performance — without the compromises other approaches require. It’s exactly the kind of innovation that can reshape the global plastics value chain.”
Building a Cleaner Future Through Circular Chemistry
With the combined support of public and private capital, Aevoloop plans to scale production, expand industrial collaborations, and accelerate commercialization of its recyclable polymer technology across Europe.
The company’s mission is clear: to make circular, high-performance plastics the global standard — replacing linear, waste-generating production models with truly sustainable materials.
About Aevoloop
Aevoloop GmbH is a Leipzig-based chemistry startup developing the next generation of circular plastics. Its patented materials are fully recyclable, biodegradable, and high-performance, enabling endless reuse without compromising durability or cost. By merging sustainability with industrial scalability, Aevoloop is redefining how the world makes, uses, and reuses plastic — building a cleaner, circular future for materials.
