<h1>Bamboo startup raises USD 4M Pre-Series A to expand manufacturing, scale D2C, launch plastic-alternative brands and community programs</h1> A bamboo-based sustainable solutions startup announced a USD 4 million Pre-Series A funding round led by a mix of corporate, venture and impact investors. The proceeds will expand manufacturing capacity, scale its direct-to-consumer platform, launch new plastic-alternative consumer brands, and deepen community engagement in bamboo-growing regions. Founded in 2019, the company supplies bamboo-first alternatives to single-use plastics and has established B2B relationships with major consumer goods and hospitality companies while growing its consumer business via its D2C channel.