
Shellworks
Developing a sustainable plastic alternative called Vivomer.
About
Shellworks is a startup focused on creating sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Their flagship product, Vivomer, is a biodegradable and compostable material derived from shellfish waste. The company aims to address the environmental challenges posed by plastic pollution by offering a circular economy solution.
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Key facts
- Website
- shellworks.com
- Headquarters
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2019
- Total funding
- $15M (Series A)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | Series A | $15M |
Tech stack
Detected on shellworks.com, last scanned 29 Oct 2026. Run your own scan
- Analytics
- Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Plausible
- CMS / Builders
- Framer
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
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Frequently asked
Is Shellworks trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Shellworks is 61 out of 100, a generally safe rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Shellworks raised?
Shellworks has raised a total of $15M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series A.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Shellworks


