Biodegradable Cutlery MFG Biz Raising Funds In Bengaluru

About Business

Product Type: Product

Production Scale: Small

Manufacturing business focused on biodegradable and compostable cutlery and tableware made from agricultural waste, particularly discarded tender coconut husks. The products are designed as alternatives to conventional single-use plastic and wooden cutlery.

Products

The proposed product range includes biodegradable plates, bowls, spoons and knives. The products are designed to be lightweight, durable and suitable for food-service and retail applications.

The business also plans to offer customized product designs, shapes and sizes for restaurants, cafés, caterers, corporate events and retail customers.

Product Development

- Product prototype is ready
- Product testing has been completed
- Machinery requirements have been identified and are in the finalization stage
- Product development has been carried out over approximately four years
- An initial batch of around 60 pieces was listed and sold through Amazon during 2023–24
- Customer feedback from the initial launch was used to make changes and improve the product
- The founder has independently handled the product development, testing and improvement process

Manufacturing Process

The business uses discarded tender coconut husks as the primary raw material and follows a chemical-free process to manufacture food-grade biodegradable products. The process is designed to convert agricultural waste into functional tableware.

Business Development & Current Stage

The business was initially established as a proprietorship in 2022 and was subsequently incorporated as a private limited company in 2026.

Over the past four years, the founder has independently worked on developing and testing the product, including creating prototypes, conducting product testing, launching initial samples online and making improvements based on customer feedback.

The product is now developed and tested, and the required machinery is in the finalization stage. The business is ready to move towards full-scale commercial production.

Business Opportunity

The business is looking to establish commercial-scale production of biodegradable tableware and expand its product range for B2B and retail markets. Potential customers include restaurants, cafés, caterers, corporate events, retailers and other businesses looking for alternatives to conventional disposable products.

The founder is a first-generation entrepreneur and PhD-qualified chemist with over 15 years of experience in green chemistry, sustainable manufacturing, and bio-waste utilization.

Clientele type

Target clientele includes restaurants, cafes, caterers, hotels, corporate events, retailers, and food-service businesses.

Premises

LEASED

Lease per month (in INR): 55.00 K

Security Deposit (in INR): 2.00 L

Carpet Area: 6,000 sq ft

What’s on offer

The terms of the transaction will be mutually discussed and agreed upon with the potential investor.

Asking Price

INR 1.00 Cr

Minimum ticket size

INR 50.00 L

Reason

Increase production / capacity

Purchase machinery / equipment

Working capital requirements