Biopak was founded by Gary Smith, Richard Fine in 2006.

Who are Biopak's investors?

Biopak's investors include Five V Capital.

Where is Biopak headquartered?

Biopak is headquartered in Sydney, AU.

Biopak

Sydney, AU · Founded 2006 · 220 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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BioPak supplies certified compostable food and drink packaging — including cups, containers, cutlery and accessories — for quick-service food venues, along with custom-branded packaging options. The company is B Corp certified and ships across Australia.

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Founders & leadership

Biopak was founded in 2006 by Gary Smith and Richard Fine.

Gary Smith FounderGary Smith built Personal Computer Imports into a leading IT hardware distributor in South Africa before relocating to Australia, where he founded BioPak, a compostable food packaging company. He has since taken board and advisory roles focused on supporting growth-stage businesses.

Richard Fine FounderHe brings 30 years of packaging industry experience, having worked in a leadership role at a family blow moulding and injection moulding company from 1989 until its sale in 2000, before immigrating to Australia in 2003.

Guy Brent CEOHe spent more than a decade in senior roles at Woolworths Group, including Managing Director of Woolworths Food Company, CEO of BWS, and leadership of the Pinnacle Liquor and Cellarmasters Wine groups. He has also served as a non-executive director at OzHarvest, PFD Food Services and Beak & Johnston.

Investors · 1

Five V Capitallisted by Five V CapitalDarlinghurst

Frequently asked questions

What does Biopak do?: BioPak supplies certified compostable food and drink packaging — including cups, containers, cutlery and accessories — for quick-service food venues, along with custom-branded packaging options. The company is B Corp certified and ships across Australia.
Who founded Biopak?: Biopak was founded by Gary Smith, Richard Fine in 2006.
Who are Biopak's investors?: Biopak's investors include Five V Capital.
Where is Biopak headquartered?: Biopak is headquartered in Sydney, AU.