
← Angel Insights | Your guide to angel investing4. Nov. 2025 · 27 Min.
The Startup Building Edible Insulation to Tackle a 1.4 Gigaton CO2 Problem
<p>Heating and cooling drive 40% of all energy-related CO2 emissions, yet 60% of that energy is wasted by bad insulation. Is there a better way?</p><p>We got the chance to speak with Theresa Hoffmann, founder of Nanoplume, a UK startup that has developed a revolutionary bio-aerogel 3x more insulating and 60% thinner than traditional materials. The technology is so non-toxic that she famously eats it during presentations.</p><p>Listen to learn how this deep-tech solution, based on NASA tech but 75% cheaper than existing aerogels, is targeting the $34 billion cold chain market before disrupting building insulation, and why it represents a massive opportunity for early-stage investors.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="http://www.syndicateroom.com/seis" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SEIS tax reliefs.</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. </strong><a href="https://www.syndicateroom.com/#">Take 2 mins to learn more</a><strong>.</strong></p>