Founder @Afterpoly replacing plastic at the material level Raising Pre seed | Deep-tech | Climate | Systems thinking
Joined November 2025
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Feb 18
This is not plastic.
This is Afterpoly.
Our first working prototype — made on real production equipment, not a lab cast.
The goal: packaging that behaves like normal material during use, and breaks down in natural home environments after disposal.
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Apr 5
Recycling isn’t broken.
The economics are.
I’ve worked in plastic recycling.
Here’s what actually happens behind the scenes 👇
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Apr 5
Until we build alternatives that
match performance
match cost
and fit existing systems
Nothing changes at scale.
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Apr 5
This is the part most people miss
Plastic is not an environmental problem first.
It’s an economic system problem.
#PlasticWaste #Recycling #ClimateTech #Startups #Manufacturing #Afterpoly
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Apr 2
9 months of trying to raise for my startup, getting more no’s than replies, and still not giving up because I’ve realized it’s not about being fundable early, it’s about staying alive long enough for the world to catch up to what you’re building.
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Apr 1
My name’s Aadil.
I know your time is valuable, so I’ll keep this to three bullets:
• Building Afterpoly currently pre-incorporation biodegradable packaging
that runs on existing machines no retooling
• 4 years in plastic waste & polymer trade, 2 years deep in formulation
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Apr 1
Working prototypes 4 LOIs from brands capital is the only bottleneck to pilot & scale
I’ve attached the pitch deck for context.
Worth a quick look?
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Mar 27
💥 2 BILLION plastic razors hit landfills & oceans yearly most take 100 years to degrade.
@afterpoly delivers plant-based, biodegradable razors and a full eco packaging ecosystem: jars, tubes, droppers, serum bottles all machine-ready, zero retooling.
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Mar 27
We’re opening our pre-seed round to scale production, certification, and pilots. Angel investors: this is your chance to back a purpose-driven brand transforming personal care.
#SustainableShaving #BiodegradableRazor #EcoFriendlyPackaging #Preeseed #ImpactInvesting #PlasticFree
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Mar 26
Building Afterpoly a drop-in biodegradable packaging spec that runs on existing machines.
Solving the biggest bottleneck in sustainability: adoption.
Looking to connect with early-stage investors in climate/materials. DMs open.
linkedin.com/posts/aadilshai…
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Mar 22
We’re building Afterpoly biodegradable packaging that replaces plastic without changing existing machines.
Prototypes ready. Brands ready. Demand is not the problem.
Looking for an early believer to help us scale.
Tag someone who invests before it’s obvious.
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Mar 18
We need an early-stage investor for Afterpoly.
Biodegradable packaging that works on existing machines.
2 years in.
Real problem. Real demand.
Looking for someone who backs conviction early.
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