Holiferm

BiotechnologySeries BBirkenhead, UKholiferm.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Sep 2026

Total raised

$24M

Investors

7

About Holiferm

Holiferm Limited, based in the United Kingdom, develops innovative biosurfactants derived from renewable materials, offering sustainable alternatives for various industries including personal care and household cleaning. Holiferm Limited specializes in producing biosurfactants, primarily sophorolipid biosurfactants. The company was founded in 2018 in Manchester, UK, by Ben Dolman and James Winterburn. Holiferm specializes in the production of biosurfactants, focusing on its flagship line of sophorolipid biosurfactants. These products are derived from renewable materials through advanced fermentation processes, designed to serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemical-derived ingredients. The core offerings target various application areas, such as personal care, household cleaning, and industrial uses.Holiferm generates revenue through direct sales and strategic partnerships with distributors and product manufacturers. The company operates primarily on a B2B model, supplying biosurfactants to various industrial clients who incorporate these ingredients into their formulations. Their pricing is structured around volume-based agreements, providing incentives for bulk purchases. The sophorolipid biosurfactants are positioned as premium, sustainable alternatives, aligning with the market's increasing demand for eco-friendly ingredients, thus facilitating consistent revenue streams as Holiferm expands its offerings and collaborations.

Who invested in Holiferm

7 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Sep 16, 2026

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Sep 19, 2023

    Amount

    $22M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Feb 19, 2019

    Amount

    $1.3M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Holiferm

Who invested in Holiferm?

Holiferm has 7 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Holiferm raised?

Holiferm has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Holiferm last raise money?

Holiferm's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Sep 2026.

What does Holiferm do?

Holiferm Limited, based in the United Kingdom, develops innovative biosurfactants derived from renewable materials, offering sustainable alternatives for various industries including personal care and household cleaning.

Where is Holiferm headquartered?

Holiferm is headquartered in Birkenhead, UK.

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