
Zume
Founded Year
2015Stage
Dead | DeadTotal Raised
$445.69MAbout Zume
Zume manufactures compostable molded fiber packaging products volitionally to reduce plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. The company provides global food brands with an alternative to single-use plastic, enabling clients to replace plastics with fully compostable, plant-fiber-based products. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Camarillo, California.
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Research containing Zume
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Zume in 2 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Aug 29, 2023.

Aug 1, 2023
463 startup failure post-mortemsExpert Collections containing Zume
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Zume is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Restaurant Tech.
Restaurant Tech
1,075 items
Hardware and software for restaurant management, bookings, staffing, mobile restaurant payments, inventory management, cloud kitchens, and more. On-demand food delivery services are excluded from this collection.
On-Demand
1,244 items
Food & Meal Delivery
1,521 items
Startups and tech companies offering online grocery, food, beverage, and meal delivery services.
Zume Patents
Zume has filed 81 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- food packaging
- food storage containers
- fast food

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/26/2019 | 11/14/2023 | Glucocorticoids, Pregnanes, Diketones, Street food, Fluoroarenes | Grant |
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Grant Date | 11/14/2023 |
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Related Topics | Glucocorticoids, Pregnanes, Diketones, Street food, Fluoroarenes |
Status | Grant |
Latest Zume News
Sep 13, 2023
VONORE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genera has acquired the assets of molded fiber manufacturer and equipment supplier Zume Inc, continuing its expansion into food and consumer products.
Zume Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Zume founded?
Zume was founded in 2015.
Where is Zume's headquarters?
Zume's headquarters is located at 151 Factory Stores Dr , Camarillo.
What is Zume's latest funding round?
Zume's latest funding round is Dead.
How much did Zume raise?
Zume raised a total of $445.69M.
Who are the investors of Zume?
Investors of Zume include SoftBank, SignalFire, Kortschak Investments, AME Cloud Ventures, SGH Capital and 4 more.
Who are Zume's competitors?
Competitors of Zume include Miso Robotics, Earth Renewable Technologies, Picnic, Incredible Husk, Bambrew and 7 more.
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Compare Zume to Competitors
Miso Robotics provides an autonomous robotic kitchen assistant. It manufactures foods using intelligent automation solutions. Its flagship product Flippy 2 provides robotics and intelligent automation to the restaurant industry. Miso Robotics was formerly known as SuperVolcano. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Pasadena, California.
Picnic develops an automated pizza preparation station. The pizza station requires one employee and can deliver precise applications of sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and three additional granular toppings. It was formerly known as Vivid Robotics. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Dexai Robotics designs an autonomous robot. It prepares food using real ingredients and recipes. It can be controlled through an application and can be connected with a restaurant's point-of-sale (POS) system to automatically make recipes. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Transcend Packaging provides sustainable packaging solutions for businesses. It provides a range of sustainable, recyclable, and compostable packaging products. Its offerings include industrial straws, paper cups, paper cutlery, and more. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in South Wales, U.K.

Repurpose is a company focused on reducing single-use plastics in the environment, operating in the sustainable home goods industry. The company offers a range of plant-based, compostable products including tableware, drinkware, and kitchen and bath items, all designed to provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic goods. Repurpose primarily sells to consumers looking for sustainable home goods. It is based in Los Angeles, California.
Hyper Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing the fast-food industry through automation and robotics. The company designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous, mobile fast-food restaurants that transform into fully-functional branded outlets, offering services such as supervision, maintenance, and repair. Hyper Robotics primarily caters to multinational fast-food and delivery chains, companies wishing to develop new fast-food delivery chains, and existing restaurants looking to incorporate robotics and technology. It was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.
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