Cruz Foam
4 known investors
Cruz Foam produces a compostable protective packaging foam designed as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based EPS and EPE foam. It supplies existing foam producers and converters as well as brands shipping physical goods, and its material is designed to disintegrate after use.
Founders & leadership
JF
John FeltsinFounder Β· Chief Executive Officer
Investors Β· 4
Non-dilutive funding Β· 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants β no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $1.7M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts β non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Cruz Foam do?
- Cruz Foam produces a compostable protective packaging foam designed as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based EPS and EPE foam. It supplies existing foam producers and converters as well as brands shipping physical goods, and its material is designed to disintegrate after use.
- Who founded Cruz Foam?
- Cruz Foam was founded by John Felts.
- Who are Cruz Foam's investors?
- Cruz Foam's investors include At One Ventures, CP Ventures, Regeneration.VC, Sony Ventures Corporation.