Carbonwave develops ultra-regenerative biomaterials from Sargassum seaweed, utilizing a proprietary process that transforms this abundant marine resource into sustainable alternatives for toxic petroleum-based products. The company addresses oceanic and soil degradation by creating materials that enhance carbon capture, restore ecosystems, and reduce microplastic pollution.
Funding
$17.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
MDFounders
Product
Problem
Coastal ecosystems and communities are threatened by the increasing accumulation of Sargassum seaweed, which has exploded in numbers since 2011. As it decomposes on beaches, Sargassum emits harmful hydrogen sulfide, impacting tourism and marine life, including coral reefs.
Solution
Carbonwave addresses the Sargassum crisis by transforming the seaweed into ultra-regenerative biomaterials through a proprietary process. This approach converts a problematic waste stream into sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products, fostering a circular economy. The company's integrated mass collection network and cascading processing operation allows for scalable systems with measurable positive environmental impact. Carbonwave's materials can restore soils and oceans, eliminate microplastic waste, and achieve carbon neutrality.
Target Audience
Carbonwave's primary customers include businesses seeking sustainable materials, farmers looking for natural fertilizers, and communities affected by Sargassum blooms.
Features
- Proprietary extraction process to remove arsenic and heavy metals from Sargassum
- Production of plant-based leather, cosmetics, and agricultural inputs
- Sargassum-based emulsifier as an alternative to petroleum-based ingredients
- Liquid fertilizer that reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizer
- Littoral Collection Module for efficient Sargassum harvesting
- Integrated approach to regenerate soils and oceans, strengthening their natural ability as carbon sinks
- Creation of new carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) methods