Imperial startup Notpla has raised substantial additional investment to bring its seaweed-based packaging to the US market.

Founded in 2014 by Pierre Paslier and Rodrigo García González, Notpla has been at the forefront of sustainable innovation, replacing more than 16 million single-use plastic items across Europe.

Notpla co-founder and co-CEO Rodrigo García González said: "We are thrilled to have secured this level of investment in such a competitive environment. This round not only validates our approach ...

"Since 2014, we've been reimagining packaging from nature's perspective," said Pierre Paslier, co-founder and co-chief executive of Notpla together with Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez. "This backing proves ...