UBQ Materials

Plastic Substitute Made from Non-recyclable Materials

Industrial Technologies
Active
Series D Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2012
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$268.2M
Last: 2023-09
Stage
Series D
Founded
2012
Headcount
93
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

UBQ Materials has developed a solution addressing the issue of waste by converting unrecyclable household waste into a plastic substitute. This includes a wide range of materials such as organics (e.g., banana peels, chicken bones, pizza boxes), baby diapers, and mixed plastics. The process transforms these materials into UBQ a homogeneous thermoplastic that can replace oil-based plastics in durable applications across various industries.

The patented waste conversion process used by UBQ Materials enables the diversion of waste from landfills and incineration, utilizing the entire household waste stream to create a bio-based thermoplastic. This not only helps in reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturers who adopt UBQ™ but also supports the broader goals of a circular economy.

UBQ Materials has garnered attention and adoption from several major brands and manufacturers, such as Mercedes-Benz, Teknor Apex, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Rimax, ABInBev, and Polyram.

Funding history · 7 rounds · $268.2M total

Q&A

What is UBQ Materials' core business?
UBQ Materials converts unrecyclable household waste, including organics, baby diapers, and mixed plastics, into a homogeneous thermoplastic called UBQ, which serves as a substitute for oil-based plastics.
Which notable brands have adopted UBQ Materials' product?
Major brands and manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Teknor Apex, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Rimax, ABInBev, and Polyram have adopted UBQ Materials' product.
When was UBQ Materials founded?
UBQ Materials was founded in July 2012.
What was UBQ Materials' most recent funding round?
In September 2023, UBQ Materials closed a funding round of $70,000,000. The lead investor was Eden Global Partners.
What is the total amount of funding UBQ Materials has raised to date?
UBQ Materials has raised a total of $268,200,000 in funding.
How many employees does UBQ Materials have?
UBQ Materials has 51-200 employees.
Where is UBQ Materials headquartered?
UBQ Materials is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What is the primary sector of UBQ Materials?
UBQ Materials' primary sector is Industrial Technologies.

Team · 3

Founder · Co-founder & Chairman
Founder · Co-founder & Co-CEO
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Founder · Co-Founder and General Council
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & Circularity
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesRaw MaterialsPolymersComposites
Target customers
Real Estate & ConstructionConstructionDevelopmentGovernment & CityMunicipalitiesIndustrial ManufacturingHybrid IndustriesFood & BeveragesDiscrete IndustriesPackaging & ContainersAutomotiveProcess IndustriesPlasticsChemicals & PetrochemicalsEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementWaste Treatment, Environmental Services & RecyclingCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsSports EquipmentHousehold Appliances
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

Climate Tech1 PatentsVerified

Tags

climate-techmanufacturing-facilitiesmaterialsplasticswaste-managementorganic-wastemunicipalitieswaste-techindustrial-applicationsretailersconstructionautomotivesmart-mobilityfood-and-beveragerecyclingcircular-economy
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External links

Websiteubqmaterials.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10580946
X / Twittertwitter.com/UBQ_Materials
Facebookfacebook.com/UBQMaterials
YouTubeyoutube.com/@UBQMaterials
Instagraminstagram.com/ubq_materials
Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBQ_Materials
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q104843375

Identifiers & details

Founded2012-7
Employees (exact)93
OfficesBergen op Zoom; Tze'elim
Wikidata QIDQ104843375

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Open jobs — recruitee

Total open1
Remote0
By departmentGeneral (1)
By locationRemote job (1)
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Patents

EPO4

Web history (Wayback)

Domainubqmaterials.com

Wikidata

QIDQ104843375

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains10