LignEasy Oy Secures €1 Million Investment from InnoEnergy

LignEasy Oy has secured a €1 million investment from EIT InnoEnergy to accelerate the development and scale-up of its innovative lignin separation technology. This investment marks a significant milestone in LignEasy’s mission to address the growing global demand for sustainable materials.

With this new funding, LignEasy joins the InnoEnergy portfolio, gaining access to a powerful ecosystem that supports growth and commercialization across Europe. The partnership will be instrumental in scaling up LignEasy’s processing technology and expanding its market reach.

Jonas Nordlund, Investment Manager at EIT InnoEnergy Scandinavia, commented:

“We believe that LignEasy will play a significant role in decarbonising multiple industries, and we are delighted to welcome them into our portfolio. Their innovative approach to lignin separation not only addresses the significant wastage in kraft pulp mills but also opens up new avenues for sustainable bioproducts — transforming lignin from a waste product into a valuable resource.”

Juho-Matti Karpale, CEO of LignEasy Oy, added:

“This investment marks a major milestone for our company and will enable us to scale up our efforts to decarbonise the pulp and chemical industries. There are pressing issues with lignin wastage, a technology gap in achieving sustainable separation, and a growing need to offer the chemical industry eco-friendly alternatives to fossil-based raw materials. Our technology directly addresses these challenges — and with access to EIT InnoEnergy’s ecosystem, we’re better positioned than ever to bring our solutions to the market.”

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