Evoralis was founded by three postdoctoral researchers—Josephin Holstein, a chemist from Germany; Mariana Rangel Pereira, a biologist from Brazil; and Tomasz Kaminski, a microfluidics expert from Poland. While working at the Professor Florian Hollfelder Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, we were driven by a shared concern for the environmental impact of plastic waste. Inspired by the potential of directed evolution, a technique recognised with a Nobel Prize awarded to Frances Arnold in 2018, we set out to develop enzymes capable of breaking down plastics more efficiently.
Facing the challenge of limited activity in existing plastic-degrading enzymes, we created an ultra-high-throughput microfluidic screening tool. This groundbreaking technology allows us to screen millions of enzyme variants quickly and directly on plastic particles. By significantly accelerating the discovery of efficient enzymes, our innovation will make plastic recycling faster and more reliable.
To transform our research into practical solutions, we entered the Postdoc Business Plan Competition organised by Cambridge Enterprise. There, we met Daniel Kaute, who was impressed by our technology's potential. Daniel joined our team, bringing extensive business and commercialisation experience. With his guidance, we established Evoralis, aiming to make a meaningful impact on plastic recycling.
Our innovative approach quickly caught the attention of major fashion retailers seeking sustainable textile recycling solutions. This early interest validated our technology's relevance and potential, leading to successful investor engagement. In July 2024, we closed our first seed funding round, further propelling our mission forward.
At Evoralis, we are dedicated to developing breakthrough enzyme solutions that enable large-scale plastic recycling, making plastics truly circular.
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