The startup manufactures algae-based paints using natural algae as a raw material, providing a non-toxic alternative to traditional chemical paints. This product contributes to healthier indoor air quality and helps meet environmental regulations by reducing harmful emissions associated with conventional coatings.
Funding
$928.7K 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
Traditional paints often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petrochemical derivatives, contributing to indoor air pollution and environmental harm. These conventional paints can pose health risks and fail to support sustainable practices.
Solution
Algo Paint offers a range of ecological paints crafted from natural algae, providing a non-toxic and environmentally conscious alternative to conventional chemical paints. These paints utilize Breton algae and biosourced resins, resulting in a formula with a significantly reduced VOC content. The company prioritizes short supply chains, sourcing algae harvested and processed close to their manufacturing facility. Algo Paint's products are certified with the Ecolabel and Karibati, ensuring high quality and a commitment to sustainability. In addition, the use of algae contributes to CO2 absorption during their growth, reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional acrylic paints.
Target Audience
Algo Paint targets environmentally conscious homeowners, interior designers, and contractors seeking sustainable, non-toxic paint solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Features
- Paints formulated with up to 98% biosourced materials, including algae and plant-based resins
- Very low VOC emissions (less than 1g/L), contributing to healthier indoor air quality
- Short supply chain sourcing of Breton algae, minimizing transportation emissions
- Ecolabel certification, ensuring adherence to strict environmental standards throughout the product lifecycle
- Karibati certification, attesting to a natural composition of over 76%
- Wide range of interior and exterior paints, including options for furniture
- Available in a variety of colors and finishes (matte, satin, and velvet)
- CO2 absorption during algae growth, offsetting carbon emissions
- Color matching service and sample options (hand-painted A5 format) to ensure customer satisfaction
- Online simulator to visualize paint colors on walls