Portfolio Spotlight

Americhanvre Cast Hemp

Americhanvre is advancing the use of hemp-based building materials as a more sustainable alternative to conventional insulation. The company specializes in hempcrete, a biocomposite made from the woody core of the hemp plant and a lime-based binder that provides thermal and acoustic insulation while storing carbon within the walls of a building.

Americhanvre supplies materials, equipment and installation services and has helped introduce the EREASY spray-applied hempcrete system to the U.S. market, making the material more practical for residential and commercial construction.

Americhanvre is a Ben Franklin portfolio company and was also selected to compete in Ben Franklin Northeast’s 2025 Venture Idol pitch competition.

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