Kempele, Finland / Zurich, Switzerland – Cleantech venture capital pioneer Emerald Technology Ventures has announced an investment in Cajo Technologies, a Finnish provider of advanced laser marking solutions. The round will accelerate Cajo’s growth and allow them to commercialize the groundbreaking MakeBright™ marking technology for packaging.
Advancing Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Cajo has developed and patented technologies that eliminate the need for consumables such as ink, labels, or adhesives, significantly lowering the environmental footprint of product marking. Their technology allows for the direct marking on a wide array of
Their MakeBright™ marking technology is a revolutionary new way to produce precise and permanent product markings on cardboard more sustainably, without additives like ink, glue, ribbons, or labels. This eases the recycling process and enables cost savings.
The Growing Need for Sustainable Packaging Marking
Cajo’s solutions cater to forward-thinking stakeholders in the industry looking to significantly improve production processes while lowering operational costs. Cajo’s solutions are already trusted by major industrial players across diverse sectors—including PepsiCo, SSAB, Fiskars, and Prysmian for applications ranging from primary and secondary packaging to metal, wire, and cable marking.
Capturing a High-Growth Market
The global laser marking market is forecasted to exceed EUR 4 billion by 2027, driven by increasing regulatory demands, anti-counterfeit measures, and the need for supply chain traceability. Cajo is well-positioned within this market with its scalable product portfolio—ranging from Integrable marking units to turnkey industrial systems—and its proprietary software platform.
Supporting Next-Stage Growth
With Emerald’s investment and strategic support, Cajo plans to scale commercial operations, expand internationally—particularly in Asia and North America—and advance its customer success, R&D, and production capabilities.
“We are thrilled to partner with Cajo to accelerate the transition to sustainable marking technology” said Fredric Petit, Partner at Emerald. “Cajo’s technology is not only a powerful enabler of traceability and eco-efficiency but also commercially validated by global industry leaders.”
Niko Karsikas, CEO of Cajo Technologies, added, “Emerald’s industrial network and deep expertise in scaling cleantech ventures make them an ideal partner for our next chapter. With their support, we are set to deliver impactful solutions to the global packaging and industrial sectors.”
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