CILKOA

CILKOA is a French startup launched in 2022 that focuses on developing barrier solutions for paper packaging. The company's slogan "The barrier solution for paper packaging" emphasizes its dedication to providing innovative solutions in the Manufacturing industry. CILKOA's core technology involves treating cellulosic substrates to impart them with crucial barrier properties, including resistance to oxygen and water vapor, as well as wet state resistance, while ensuring no alteration to their initial properties. The materials obtained through this process maintain critical characteristics such as printability, mechanical properties, and transparency, while also being recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable. These materials, which are over 99% cellulose, align with societal and regulatory expectations. Notably, CILKOA recently secured a €3.20M Seed Round investment on 21st July 2023 from a group of investors including Kreaxi, Crédit Agricole Alpes Développement, Lita.co, and UI Investments. The investment signifies growing confidence in the potential of CILKOA's innovative solutions and its commitment to addressing crucial challenges in the packaging industry.