XamplaCEO
Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2022Cambridge, United KingdomXampla’s mission is to replace single-use plastics and microplastics. Founder and launch CEO for the fast growing University of Cambridge spin-out, which has unique defensible plant-protein technology and the potential to be the world leader in replacements for single-use plastic. Developed strategy for the technology and business. Raised two rounds of finance totalling £8.4m, secured £3m in grant funding, built incredible team of 30, developed technical resources and ISO management processes, launched two products and secured commercial deals with supply chain partners and customers including Gousto, Britvic and Croda. The company has been recognised by BusinessCloud Envirotech 50, Beauhurst and Business Leader’s top sustainable companies 2022. It has been a finalist or won multiple awards, including Falling Walls Science Start-up of the Year and the prestigious global Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize. Xampla is the UK’s first university spin-out to become a certified B Corp.