UKHI, an IP-led biopolymer and sustainable materials company, has raised Rs 10.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Venture Catalysts, with participation from 100 Unicorns, 888 VC, and DCG Pack, its strategic industrial partner.
Funding Deployment And Expansion Plans
The fresh capital will be used to scale production of EcoGran, UKHI’s flagship sustainable materials line, while strengthening formulation and process intellectual property. The company also plans to deepen partnerships across the packaging value chain to accelerate adoption of biodegradable alternatives across industries.
Technology And Product Innovation
Co-founded in 2019 by Vishal Vivek, Priyanka Chauhan, and Sandeep Kumar Tyagi, UKHI focuses on developing compostable and bio-based materials designed to replace conventional plastics. The startup leverages agricultural residues and lignocellulosic biomass to create high-performance packaging materials aligned with circular economy goals.
UKHI’s patent-pending technology is designed to remain compatible with existing plastic manufacturing infrastructure, allowing brands to transition toward sustainable packaging without major operational disruptions. The company aims to offer materials that balance environmental responsibility with cost efficiency, durability, and scalability.
Market Traction And Growth Outlook
Within six months, UKHI claims to have built a commercially viable biopolymer platform and established market adoption across India’s packaging ecosystem. The startup has already generated commercial revenue and supplied more than two lakh kilograms of biopolymer material to early customers.
The company plans to replace nearly 24 lakh kilograms of single-use plastic over the next year. It has also recorded over 90% trial-to-commercial conversion across customer pilots, indicating strong early product-market fit. With rising regulatory and consumer pressure to reduce plastic waste, UKHI is positioning itself as a key player in India’s sustainable materials ecosystem.
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