Portuguese designer and developer of natural toys for children seeks partners under a finance agreement

This small Portuguese company has designed and patented a unique collection of eco toys made from sustainably sourced cork. Cork is a natural raw material extracted from the cork oak, through an eco-friendly harvesting process that does not resort to cutting the tree down. The company proposes an innovative approach to the extended usage of one of Portugal’s most valuable natural resources – cork, and cleverly applies cork benefits to the creation of natural toys of minimalist conception that make days funnier and more meaningful, helping children learn important motor, sensory, and cognitive skills. A range of toys that are an alternative for customers choosing ecological, natural parenting. Cork is one of the most natural and sustainable materials known to man. It is lightweight, soft, smooth, hypoallergenic, shock resistant and compostable. Its soft texture and absorption properties also make it compatible with all stages of child development. The brand is established in Portugal and is sold via online platforms in 17 countries, however the aim is to expand further and enable continual innovation and development. To do so, the startup wishes to internalise resources, evolve skill set and boost its R&D talent. The company is seeking a financial agreement with investment partners to fund a production unit headquartered in Portugal, in order to insource the entire production process of cork toys (from design to packaging), retain control of this process in-house, scale up, boost productivity and increase their business growth curve.