Enkei Raises Pre-seed Funding To Advance Circular Materials For Architecture

The round features backing from investors including architect Anders Lendager, Christina Åqvist, Ulf Mattsson, Fabian Månsson, and RadCap, along with materials expertise contributed by Thomas Granfeldt and Daniel Strömberg.

Founded by Lovisa Sunnerholm and Miriam Bichsel, Enkei is dedicated to converting construction and ceramic waste into high-quality materials for architectural use.

Its platform is designed to reduce reliance on traditional materials like concrete and quarried stone which remain widely used despite increasing concerns about their environmental impact.

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Enkei’s approach focuses on transforming waste streams into functional materials, contributing to a more circular construction ecosystem.

Its flagship product, ReCeramix™, is primarily made from recovered construction and ceramic waste and is already being used in interior surfaces and design-focused applications such as tabletops, window sills, and other architectural elements.

The funding will be used to accelerate research and development and drive the commercialisation of ReCeramix™, as the company continues to scale its material platform and broaden its applications across architecture and interior design.

Construction produces Europe’s largest waste stream, yet the materials shaping our built environment still rely heavily on newly extracted resources. We see a significant opportunity to transform overlooked waste into a new generation of architectural materials, keeping resources in circulation instead of extracting more, said Lovisa Sunnerholm, CEO and co-founder of Enkei.

About Enkei

Enkei is a circular materials company focused on transforming waste into high-quality design and architectural products. Driven by a vision to challenge outdated systems it develops innovative production methods to create functional, intentional objects. Through its work, Enkei encourages more conscious choices in everyday life and promotes a sustainable, circular future.