Origin by Ocean utilizes sustainable harvesting and biorefining processes to convert invasive marine biomass, such as algae and bladder wrack, into functional ingredients for various industries, including food, cosmetics, and agriculture. The company addresses the overgrowth of harmful algae in oceans, providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional raw materials while promoting ocean health.
Funding
$11.7M 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.
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Product
Problem
Harmful algal blooms and overgrowth of invasive marine biomass like sargassum and bladder wrack pose significant ecological and economic challenges, including methane emissions and pollution. Traditional reliance on petrochemicals for various industrial ingredients contributes to environmental degradation and unsustainable practices.
Solution
Origin by Ocean addresses marine overgrowth by sustainably harvesting invasive algae and employing a patented biorefining process to convert it into functional biomolecules. These biomolecules serve as alternatives to petrochemical-based ingredients across diverse sectors, including food, cosmetics, detergents, agriculture, textiles, and packaging. The company's approach transforms problematic algae into valuable resources, promoting ocean health and reducing reliance on unsustainable raw materials. Their OceanThix™ alginate and OceanBoost™ products offer versatile solutions for various applications, contributing to a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
Target Audience
Origin by Ocean serves manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, detergents, agriculture, textiles, and packaging industries seeking sustainable, algae-based alternatives to traditional raw materials.
Features
- Sustainable harvesting of invasive marine biomass such as sargassum, fucus vesiculosus, and blue-green algae
- Patented biorefining technology to extract valuable biochemicals from brown algae
- Production of OceanThix™ alginate for use as a texturizing agent in food and textiles
- Development of OceanBoost™ for cosmetic and personal care applications
- Algae-based ingredients improve formulation stability and enhance user experience in detergents
- Ocean residue can be used as a fertilizer, seedbed, biocomposites, or as animal feed and feed additives
- Biodegradable packaging solutions and bio-based fibers to replace plastic