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Sparxell

Founded 2023 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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281 people in our graph share verified history with the Sparxell team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Adam Shuaibunlockedknows Benjamin Droguet · together at University of Cambridge (overlapped)
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Sparxell designs, engineers, and manufactures plant-based colorants using cellulose, including biomimetic pigments, biodegradable glitter, powders, pearls, foils, and specialty shapes such as sequins. Its products are aimed at high-end consumer product applications, offering an alternative to synthetic dyes, mica, and titania.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Sparxell was founded in 2023 by Benjamin Droguet.

BDBenjamin Droguet
Benjamin Droguetin𝕏Founder & CEOBenjamin Droguet developed a more sustainable method for producing colors while part of the Bio-Inspired Photonics group at the University of Cambridge. He is the founder of Sparxell, which makes plant-based, cellulose-derived colorants as an alternative to synthetic dyes and pigments.

Investors · 7

Circular Innovation FundMontreal
Earth Venture Capital
Granatus VenturesYerevan · $100K – $4.7M
Cycle CapitalreportedMontreal
SWEN Capital PartnersreportedIssy-les-Moulineaux

Also in the syndicate · 2

Alpha Star CapitalCambridge Enterprise Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Sparxell raises $5M Pre-Series A to scale revolutionary plant-based colour technology – Cambridge Enterpriseenterprise.cam.ac.uk · Feb 2026Cambridge University Spinout Bags $5M to Scale Up Plant-Based Coloursgreenqueen.com.hk · Feb 2026Sparxell Raises $5m in new funding round to scale its plant-based colour tech - FashionNetwork USAus.fashionnetwork.com · Feb 2026Deeptech Start-ups Sparxell and Haelixa Secure Multimillion Pre-series A Funding Rounds: Sustainable Scenewwd.com · Feb 2026Sparxell raises $5m in pre-series A fundingwtin.com · Feb 2026Sparxell Raises $3.2m to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigmentsbusinesswire.com · Apr 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Sparxell do?
Sparxell designs, engineers, and manufactures plant-based colorants using cellulose, including biomimetic pigments, biodegradable glitter, powders, pearls, foils, and specialty shapes such as sequins. Its products are aimed at high-end consumer product applications, offering an alternative to synthetic dyes, mica, and titania.
Who founded Sparxell?
Sparxell was founded by Benjamin Droguet in 2023.
Who are Sparxell's investors?
Sparxell's investors include Circular Innovation Fund, Earth Venture Capital, Granatus Ventures, Cycle Capital, SWEN Capital Partners.