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Dekiln originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when founder Dr. Aled Roberts established a basement laboratory to conduct materials research using commonly available ingredients. Resource constraints led to a significant breakthrough in sustainable ceramic alternatives inspired by natural materials like seashells, tooth enamel, and pearl.
Our vision is to revolutionise the ceramics industry by replacing energy-intensive production methods with sustainable, scalable alternatives that reduce carbon emissions while maintaining premium quality and aesthetic appeal.
We are committed to developing and commercialising innovative low-carbon ceramics that help facilitate the transition to a sustainable, circular economy in the construction industry by providing viable alternatives to energy-intensive materials through the use of waste streams and bio-inspired design engineering.
Director, Founder, and CEO
Dr. Aled Roberts is a materials engineer and entrepreneur specialising in the development of advanced material technologies with a focus on sustainability. His ground-breaking work on bio-inspired composite materials led to the invention of several materials designed for use in extraterrestrial environments and the discovery of the BioSintering® process, transforming waste materials into sustainable ceramic alternatives with significantly lower carbon footprints.
Director
Matthew White is the Chief Commercialisation Officer at Frontier IP Group plc and serves as Director of Dekiln. With over 23 years of experience in technology, product and service innovation, business development, and marketing, he has a strong track record in driving innovation and commercialisation. Prior to joining Frontier IP, Matthew was Head of Innovation at AB Sugar, a subsidiary of FTSE 100 company AB Foods, where he managed a global innovation portfolio and led collaborative research programmes with university partners totalling over £20 million. Matthew holds a Master's degree in Natural Sciences, majoring in Chemistry, from the University of Cambridge.
Investor Director
Chris Baur is a seasoned investor and director with a strong focus on climate innovation and sustainable technologies. As a member of Green Angel Ventures, the UK's leading climate-focused investment syndicate, he has supported a range of early-stage businesses driving the transition to net zero. Chris brings a strategic perspective to Dekiln, combining his experience in cleantech investment, startup growth, and commercial strategy. His background includes leadership roles in venture capital, ecosystem building, and impact-driven innovation.
Board Observer
Surakat Kudehinbu is a Senior Investment Executive at Green Angel Ventures, the reference investor for early-stage UK cleantech innovation. He is an experienced investor in deeptech and climate tech, with a strong passion for supporting groundbreaking companies that are transforming industries to address climate change. Before joining Green Angel Ventures, Surakat was part of the founding team of a venture-backed microfluidics technology company specialising in oil condition monitoring. He brings a global perspective, having lived and worked across Europe, Africa, and Australasia.
