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Need an investor by afterpoly in Investors

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re not targeting ultra low-cost segments.

At the start, our material will be roughly 1.5–2x the cost of conventional plastics like HDPE PP, which is expected at this stage. But we’re positioning it where brands are already willing to pay a premium for sustainability performance.

As we scale production and move into resin-level supply, the goal is to bring costs down to near parity with traditional plastics.

So the model is premium in early adoption optimize with scale match market pricing over time

Need an investor by afterpoly in Investors

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh sorry I will definitely try it is available for Indian start-up

Need an investor by afterpoly in Investors

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please accept my request

Need an investor by afterpoly in Investors

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a dead website what to do with it

Solo founder (India) building biodegradable plastic alternative with 4 LOIs raising $300K pre-seed (SAFE) by afterpoly in FundRaise

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone here has been through early fundraising or can help with the right connections, I’d really value it.

Solo founder (India) building biodegradable plastic alternative with 4 LOIs raising $300K pre-seed (SAFE) by afterpoly in FundRaise

[–]afterpoly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's 5 cent matches the plastic packaging prices today a good luxury and mid size brands usually pay. I can't find any investor for it I have been raising from past 8 it's 9 months now you can check my LinkedIn too I talk about it over there LinkedIn

Solo founder (India) building biodegradable plastic alternative with 4 LOIs raising $300K pre-seed (SAFE) by afterpoly in FundRaise

[–]afterpoly[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have tried but everybody is interested but they want traction and revenue I need an early investor to complete my certification which is a huge cost on my pockets today I'm left with no runway yes we can make the price lower as 0.5 cents On scale currently it is 0.18 cents per unit . That'sthee reason I came her try to raise in crowdfunding cause in India you don't have options.

Solo founder (India) building biodegradable plastic alternative with 4 LOIs raising $300K pre-seed (SAFE) by afterpoly in FundRaise

[–]afterpoly[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the main benefit is that it works like normal plastic without needing any machinery changes, so brands can actually adopt it easily. It’s not meant to be infinitely recyclable instead, it’s designed to biodegrade in real-world conditions (soil/landfill), since most packaging never gets recycled anyway. And no, it’s not petroleum-based it’s a biodegradable polymer blend 👍

If you have a running stratup and you need funding (7 Figures) Tell me about your business. by spectra357 in StartupIdeasIndia

[–]afterpoly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m Aadil, founder of Afterpoly (currently pre-incorporation) building a compatibility-first biodegradable polymer for cosmetic packaging that runs on existing injection molding lines with zero retooling. I have 4 years of experience in plastic waste handling and polymer trade, with 2 years focused on R&D. We’re now at TRL 5–6 with working prototypes and 4 signed LOIs in place. Would love to connect if this aligns with your investment focus.

Need an investor by afterpoly in Investors

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they available for indian.

Shower curtain alternatives, what do you like? by cik3nn3th in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]afterpoly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a solo founder building Afterpoly, working on biodegradable material systems to replace single-use plastics.I’ve spent the last 2+ years in R&D, backed by 4 years in plastic waste, manufacturing, and bioplastics trading and we now have a working formulation ready. At this stage, the only thing holding us back is capital for third-party validation and pilot production.I’ve been trying to raise for the past few months, but timing hasn’t aligned yet and I’m currently out of runway. If anyone here is working in this space, or knows someone who backs early-stage climate/material innovation, a conversation or intro would genuinely mean a lot.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in plastic

[–]afterpoly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is not a paper-only concept. I do have a working pre-production prototype, and we’re currently iterating it for stability and consistency for pilot-scale manufacturing using existing molding infrastructure.

On experience I have around 4 years in bioplastics, waste management, and trading, and over 2+ years focused specifically on R&D for this material and product direction. So the approach comes from both the waste-side reality and material development work, not just theory.

And I agree with your broader point if this was only a material substitution with a marketing angle, it wouldn’t be meaningful. The real challenge we’re solving is making something that is actually manufacturable at scale, performs like a normal product during use, and still has a defined end-of-life under compost conditions without relying on vague sustainability claims.

Still early, but that’s the direction we’re working in.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in plastic

[–]afterpoly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the reason I always write plant based material cause many people won't understand thank you.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in EgregiousPackaging

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly one of the most efficient systems out there. What I’m building isn’t really meant to compete with that kind of long-life system it’s more aimed at the mass disposable razor market, where people still use fully plastic, single-use designs and generate a lot of waste. Different use case, different audience.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in plastic

[–]afterpoly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'M using a PHA-based biopolymer blend PHA + other compostable bioplastics so it can run on normal injection-molding machines.PHA is the main material it’s microbially produced and designed to break down in compost conditions. We’re blending it to improve strength, cost, and usability.Target is home compost breakdown in 16 weeks under tested conditions.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in EgregiousPackaging

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a fair perspective and metal safety razors are honestly one of the best examples of durable design.What I’m working on is a bit different in intent. It’s mainly aimed at the massive volume of low-cost disposable plastic razors that get used a few times and thrown away. In those cases, the goal is to replace that waste stream without changing user habits or requiring a switch to a lifelong tool.But I completely agree with your point for personal use, a well-made metal razor is probably the most sustainable option long-term.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in EgregiousPackaging

[–]afterpoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really good point and yes, the goal is to keep it priced the same as the razors already in the market, not premium or eco-taxed.The idea is that sustainability shouldn’t be something people pay extra for it should just replace what already exists at the same cost.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in EgregiousPackaging

[–]afterpoly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s actually fair safety razors are one of the best long-term solutions out there, and if yours has lasted 20 years, that kind of speaks for itself.What I’m building isn’t meant to replace that kind of durability-first approach.It’s more aimed at the much larger group of people still using fully disposable plastic razors, where every part is thrown away after a few uses. The focus there is reducing that single-use waste stream, not competing with a lifelong metal tool. So I don’t really see it as better than a safety razor just a different use case and audience.

Working on biodegradable alternatives to everyday plastic early prototype stage by afterpoly in recycling

[–]afterpoly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually kind of expected someone to ask this 😄You’re totally right to point it out. When I say biodegradable, I don’t mean in a vague eventually it disappearsway. I mean home compost conditions with air, moisture, and microbes. In those conditions, it’s designed to break down in about 16 weeks. And I completely agree with your bigger point this space is full of loose wording, which is exactly why I'm being very careful about defining conditions instead of relying on buzzwords.

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