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NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably-sourced polymers and chemicals to the packaging, polymers, fibers, and chemicals markets. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers, naturally advanced Ingeo™ polymers are valued for their unique functional properties and used in products from coffee capsules and electronics to diapers and wipes. Creating performance through chemistry, Vercet™ lactide-based solutions help innovators realize significant, measurable performance and cost advantages in products such as C.A.S.E., toners, and surfactants. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand’s largest and ASEAN’s leading integrated petrochemical and refining company, PTT Global Chemical, and Cargill.
For more on our company, visit us at natureworksllc.com.
For more on our company, visit us at natureworksllc.com.
Overview
Location
United States, Minnesota, Minnetonka
Employees
201-500
Total raised
$150M
Founded date
1997
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 9
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| Oct 29, 2024 | Massachusetts: The Beacon of Sustainable Biotech Innovation | Massachusetts is a powerhouse in biotechnology. It’s a state where innovation blooms like spring flowers. The rich soil of education, research, and collaboration nurtures groundbreaking advancements. This article explores how Massachusetts ... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | The Role of Massachusetts in Promoting Sustainable Biotech Solutions | Share Tweet Share Share Email Massachusetts stands at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, particularly in sustainable solutions. With a rich history in education and research, this state has nurtured an ecosystem that fosters groundb... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Innovations: A New Era in Sustainable Food | In the heart of California, a culinary revolution is brewing. Plonts, a company formerly known as Tezza Foods, has emerged from the shadows with a bold mission: to redefine cheese. With a fresh infusion of $12 million, they are set to launc... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Plant Cell Culture Company Ayana Bio Appoints Jill Zullo, Formerly of Cargill, to Board of Directors | Plant cell culture technology company Ayana Bio announces the appointment of Jill Zullo, PhD, described as “an experienced commercial leader with deep technical roots in biotechnology”, to the company’s Board of Directors. Zullo is the form... |
| May 17, 2024 | GC congratulates NatureWorks and Krungthai Bank on closing a significant financing deal for NatureWorks' Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Expansion worth 12.6 billion baht, Supporting Thailand's Ambitious Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Strategy | BANGKOK, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Narongsak Jivakanun (Second from left), CEO of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) presided over the signing ceremony and extended his congratulations to Krungthai Bank and NatureWorks -... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | CHINAPLAS 2024: Shaping the Future of the Plastics & Rubber Industries Expediting the Transformation from “Made in China” to “Innovated in China” | SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2024 – The year 2023 marked a turning point for China as doors reopened, revealing a multitude of opportunities and pathways. Under the resumption of normalcy, the economy grew at a rate ... |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Susty Party: sustainable kitchenware startup at 8 employees, $1M revenue | Susty Party began as a company that scoured the web for sustainably sourced and made party supplies and then curated them on its ecommerce site. That was 2009. It has since grown into a company that is producing its own party goods under it... |
| Oct 12, 2011 | NatureWorks Receives US$150M Investment from Thailand-based PTT Chemical | NatureWorks LLC, a Minnetonka, MN-based bioplastics manufacturer, has received a US$150m investment from Thailand’s largest chemical producer, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited. NatureWorks, which has been wholly owned by Cargill until no... |
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FAQ about NatureWorks
When was NatureWorks founded?
NatureWorks was founded in 1997.
How much funding has NatureWorks raised?
NatureWorks has raised $150M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about NatureWorks?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning NatureWorks, among them “Massachusetts: The Beacon of Sustainable Biotech Innovation” (Oct 29, 2024) and “The Role of Massachusetts in Promoting Sustainable Biotech Solutions” (Oct 27, 2024).
Is NatureWorks still active?
Yes, NatureWorks is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jan 23, 2025.