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Plantswitch
Sanford, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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PlantSwitch manufactures home-compostable food packaging and cutlery products from agricultural waste, particularly rice hulls, using a proprietary CompostZero™ bio-resin that breaks down in backyard compost without leaving microplastics. The company sells bulk products and resin to foodservice operators, distributors, brands, retailers, and plastic manufacturers.
Founders & leadership
Plantswitch was founded in 2021 by MAXIME BLANDIN and DILLON BAXTER.
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MAXIME BLANDINCo-founder30 Under 30 2024
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DILLON BAXTERCEO and Co-FounderDillon Baxter is co-founder and CEO of PlantSwitch, which manufactures home-compostable food packaging and cutlery from agricultural waste using a proprietary bio-resin technology.30 Under 30 2024
Board
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Samuel PhelpsBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$35.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2026
▶$22.2MraisedOct 2026 · 71 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$22.2MraisedOct 2026 · 71 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dillon BaxterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Maxime BlandinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Samuel PhelpsDirector
- Offering amount
- $29.1M
- Amount sold
- $22.2M
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13MraisedSep 2026 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$13MraisedSep 2026 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dillon BaxterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Maxime BlandinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Samuel PhelpsDirector
- Offering amount
- $13M
- Amount sold
- $13M
- First sale
- Jul 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedAug 2021 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedAug 2021 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MAXIME BLANDINExecutive Officer, Director
- DILLON BAXTERExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- 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 Plantswitch do?
- PlantSwitch manufactures home-compostable food packaging and cutlery products from agricultural waste, particularly rice hulls, using a proprietary CompostZero™ bio-resin that breaks down in backyard compost without leaving microplastics. The company sells bulk products and resin to foodservice operators, distributors, brands, retailers, and plastic manufacturers.
- Who founded Plantswitch?
- Plantswitch was founded by MAXIME BLANDIN, DILLON BAXTER in 2021.
- Who are Plantswitch's investors?
- Plantswitch's investors include Flow Capital, Sum Ventures.
- How much funding has Plantswitch raised?
- Plantswitch has disclosed $35.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Plantswitch headquartered?
- Plantswitch is headquartered in Sanford, US.