“This is not just financial backing — it’s a bold vote of confidence in a plastic-free future,” says Anna Altner, Founder of Yangi. “Closing an oversubscribed round with such strong industrial and financial partners provides us with the foundation to scale. Together, we’re pioneering the next generation of packaging.”
Industrifonden Leads the Investment Round
As the lead investor, Industrifonden brings extensive expertise in scaling transformative industrial technologies. Their portfolio emphasizes science- and technology-driven ventures, aligning seamlessly with Yangi’s long-term vision for global sustainability through innovation.
“Yangi’s dry forming technology uses paper fiber in an incredibly efficient manner and has the potential to compete with plastic in terms of cost per unit,” states Anna Haupt, Investment Director at Industrifonden. She adds, “A low unit cost is essential to revolutionizing the packaging industry and reducing the accumulated plastic waste in our lands and oceans.”
“At Almi Invest GreenTech, we seek companies that combine strong climate impact with the ability to scale globally. Yangi has demonstrated not only technological readiness but also a business model that makes transitioning from plastic to fiber feasible for packaging producers. This blend of innovation and practicality positions Yangi as a potential key player in creating a more sustainable industry,” remarks Erik Madeyski Bengtson, Investment Manager at Almi Invest GreenTech.
Delivering Scalable Fiber-Based Packaging
Based in Varberg, Sweden, Yangi brings over ten years of dry forming expertise to the market. With its validated and commercially available Cellera® platform, the company provides packaging producers with an efficient, turnkey solution to transition from fossil-based plastics to renewable fiber — swiftly and on a large scale.
The expanded investor group now includes Industrifonden, Almi Invest GreenTech, along with two global industrial players and existing shareholders Voith, Chanel, FutureLab & Partners, and Turret Oy. This diverse combination offers a robust mix of financial strength, strategic knowledge, and industry reach, essential for driving innovation in food and drink packaging and fostering sustainable practices.