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Hera Materials
Somerville, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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HERA Materials (formerly Atacama Biomaterials) develops WoodPack (WPK), a wood-fiber-based, recyclable and compostable paper film that replaces single-use fossil-plastic packaging, using proprietary materials, AI-enabled formulation, and retrofit manufacturing systems. Founded in 2019 and born from MIT, the company operates a manufacturing facility in Chile.
Founders & leadership
Hera Materials was founded in 2022 by Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas.
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$2.5MraisedMay 2025 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Paloma Gonzalez-RojasExecutive Officer, Director
- Jose Tomas DominguezDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $134.6K
- First sale
- Apr 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hera Materials do?
- HERA Materials (formerly Atacama Biomaterials) develops WoodPack (WPK), a wood-fiber-based, recyclable and compostable paper film that replaces single-use fossil-plastic packaging, using proprietary materials, AI-enabled formulation, and retrofit manufacturing systems. Founded in 2019 and born from MIT, the company operates a manufacturing facility in Chile.
- Who founded Hera Materials?
- Hera Materials was founded by Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas in 2022.
- Who are Hera Materials's investors?
- Hera Materials's investors include DesignX.
- How much funding has Hera Materials raised?
- Hera Materials has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Hera Materials headquartered?
- Hera Materials is headquartered in Somerville, US.