Fedrigoni Group has acquired minority stakes in Papkot as a part of the corporate venture capital program launched by the company to identify prominent startups that are proven, and showcase industrial scalability.
Mar 03, 2025
The Fedrigoni Group, a global manufacturer of speciality papers for packaging and other creative applications, self-adhesive labels, graphic media for visual communication, has announced the acquisition of Papkot, a start-up which developed the first large-scale paper coating technology. The paper manufacturing company has acquired a minority stake in the startup.
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Fedrigoni Group’s deal is part of a corporate venture capital program launched by the company to identify prominent startups that are proven and showcase industrial scalability. Fedrigoni will accelerate Papkot’s technology, ensuring that the company has access to high-performance, fully recyclable, and entirely biodegradable packaging solutions at scale.
Papkot coatings have been extensively validated across a wide range of paper substrates, including virgin and recycled fibers. Ongoing industrial trials are further expanding its compatibility to meet the diverse needs of converters and brand owners. From disposable packaging and wrapping for food purposes to fire-retardant or transparent paper to disposable cups, Papkot’s model is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop tailored solutions for customers, measure material performance, and make faster, data-driven innovations.
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Marco Nespolo, CEO of the Fedrigoni Group, emphasized on the opportunity to acquire Papkot that will allow them to increasingly support their customers in their efforts to develop mono-material and fully recyclable packaging. Furthermore, Fedrigoni will play a key role in accelerating the industrialization phase, which is essential for the scalability of the Papkot business model.
