Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised Seed round, Jul 2021
- Raised grant, Oct 2020
- Raised Pre-Seed round, Oct 2020
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-08
Stage
Seed
Founded
2020
Headcount
16
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Balena Science is a material science company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on creating circular solutions for consumer goods by developing compostable and biodegradable thermoplastic materials. The company's mission is to replace hazardous, polluting, non-compostable, and synthetic materials with cutting-edge circular alternatives, initially focusing on the fashion industry. Their flagship material, BioCir®, is a durable and flexible bio-material that is the world's first fully compostable thermoplastic. BioCir® can be used for injection molding, extrusion, and 3D printing. Balena also offers a Take-Back Program for its BioCir products, ensuring responsible end-of-life through industrial composting. Balena's materials are certified industrial compostable (EN 13432) and bio-based.
Funding history · 3 rounds · — total
2021-07
Seed
Undisclosed
2020-10
Grant
Undisclosed
2020-10
Pre-Seed
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 1 (2020-03) to 15 (2026-01) · +14 (+1400%) · 24 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Balena Science's primary focus?
- Balena Science is a materials science company that develops compostable and biodegradable thermoplastic materials, aiming to create a circular model for consumer products, initially focusing on the fashion industry.
- What is Balena Science's flagship material?
- Balena Science's first developed material is BioCir, a flexible and fully compostable thermoplastic material designed to reduce toxic, fossil fuel-based materials in the fashion and footwear industries.
- How can BioCir be utilized in manufacturing?
- BioCir can be used for 3D printing using filaments or in pallets for mass production injection molding.
- Has Balena Science developed any consumer products using BioCir?
- Yes, Balena Science has an in-house product design studio that designed and produced the BioCir Slides, the first product made entirely of BioCir, manufactured in Italy.
- Where is Balena Science headquartered?
- Balena Science is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- What is the employee count for Balena Science?
- Balena Science has 11-50 employees.
- When was Balena Science founded?
- Balena Science was founded in September 2020.
- What is Balena Science's current funding stage?
- Balena Science is currently in the Seed funding stage.
Team · 1
David Roubach
Founder · Founder & CEO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
Materials & Substances
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingProcess IndustriesPlasticsDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsApparelConsumer ElectronicsToys & GamesGovernment & CityMedia & EntertainmentFashion
Business model
B2B2CB2B
Highlights
Climate TechVerified
Tags
climate-techbiodegradablefashioncircular-economymaterials
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | balena.science/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/37055219 | |
| facebook.com/Balena.science | |
| instagram.com/balena.science |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Balena Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020-9 |
| Employees (exact) | 16 |
| Offices | Milano |
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | balena.science |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 2 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516234598 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2020-08-06 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 6 — shares_capital (3), other (1), people (1), annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | שוקן 32 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | הקצאת מניות |
| 2025-08-27 | שינוי בתקנון |
| 2025-08-26 | הגדלה של הון רשום |
| 2026-05-24 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-05-24 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2025-07-09 | העברת מניות |