Loop Biotech is the initiator and builder of the world’s first ‘living’ coffin.

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The story behind

Loop Biotech

The story behind

Loop Biotech

Founded

2020

FUNDED

2022

THEME

Climate

STAGE

Seed

WHY WE INVESTED

Loop Biotech is transforming the traditional funeral industry with a sustainable, nature-friendly solution. The sustainable coffin, urn, and carrier are living objects made from upcycled hemp and mycelium, the underground root network of mushrooms and one of nature’s major recyclers. We invested because of their innovative approach, turning end-of-life products into life-enriching materials. We’re proud to back Bob and Lonneke as they lead this meaningful shift in the industry.

Pieter Schoen (Shoe Investments), Bob Hendrikx (Loop Biotech) en Shawn Harris (Orange Wings)

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The Living Cocoon is a groundbreaking, sustainable alternative for the traditional coffin. The invention contributes to efficient composting of the body, thus providing an enriched nutrient medium for trees and plants. Mycelium is the driving force behind the design and conception. This root-like structure of a fungus converts toxins and organic materials into valuable nutrients for nature.

Loop Biotech was founded in 2020 by Bob Hendrikx with the intent of restoring balance with nature and innovating within the death-care industry. The company’s team consists of entrepreneurs, scientists, designers and engineers from different backgrounds. In addition, YES!Delft, Naturalis Biodiversity Institute, TU Delft, various advisors and former CEOs act in an advisory capacity.

team behind
the company

Bob

Hendrikx

Lonneke

Westhoff

Bob Hendrikx

CEO

Lonneke Westhoff,

CFO

Thanks to the swift and effective support from the Orange Wings Investments team, we were able to streamline our funding process efficiently. Within just two weeks, we secured €2 million.

- Bob Hendrikx, founder of Loop Biotech