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Algae startups worldwide

29 algae startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 29 that have raised the most, $176M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$176Mraised by these 29
29on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Solix Biofuelsraised the most
  1. 1Solix BiofuelsSolix BioSystems provides integrated solutions and services that enable large scale cultivation of algae.

    Solix BioSystems provides integrated solutions and services that enable large scale cultivation of algae.

    Founded 2006United States$69Mlast round Aug 2012
  2. 2EdoniaEdonia offers plant-based protein food production with low processed & micro-algae based ingredients.

    Edonia offers plant-based protein food production with low processed & micro-algae based ingredients.

    Founded 2023Bordeaux, France$18Mlast round Oct 2026
  3. 3Brilliant PlanetBrilliant Planet is a climate technology company based in London, founded in 2013.

    Brilliant Planet is a climate technology company based in London, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Harpenden, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2022
  4. 4Triton Algae InnovationsTriton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013.

    Triton Algae Innovations is a biotechnology startup based in San Diego, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013San Diego, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2016
  5. 5iwi Lifeiwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production.

    iwi life is an algae farming company focused on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrient-dense food production.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$10Mlast round Dec 2022
  6. 6PhloronolPhloronol, a biotechnology company, explicates anti-oxidant metabolic benefits of polyphenols/phlorotannins, extracted from marine algae.

    Phloronol, a biotechnology company, explicates anti-oxidant metabolic benefits of polyphenols/phlorotannins, extracted from marine algae.

    Founded 2010United States$8.3Mlast round Jul 2011
  7. 7Inventure ChemicalsInventure Chemicals develops an ethanol and biodiesel conversion process by using a variety of raw materials including algae.

    Inventure Chemicals develops an ethanol and biodiesel conversion process by using a variety of raw materials including algae.

    Founded 2007United States$7.0Mlast round May 2012
  8. 8Origin by OceanOrigin by Ocean is a Finnish biotechnology company based in Espoo, founded in 2019.

    Origin by Ocean is a Finnish biotechnology company based in Espoo, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Espoo, Finland$5.0Mlast round Apr 2023
  9. 9Really CleverReally Clever is a UK-based biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on creating sustainable, leather-like biomaterials from fungi and algae.

    Really Clever is a UK-based biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on creating sustainable, leather-like biomaterials from fungi and algae.

    Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$4.6Mlast round Jun 2023
  10. 10Algaeventure SystemsAlgaeventure Systems (AVS) is a manufacturer and supplier based in Marysville, Ohio, specializing in low-energy solid-liquid separation technologies for algae processing.

    Algaeventure Systems (AVS) is a manufacturer and supplier based in Marysville, Ohio, specializing in low-energy solid-liquid separation technologies for algae processing.

    Founded 2008Marysville, United States$4.5Mlast round May 2015
  11. 11Alga BiosciencesAlga Biosciences is a climate technology startup founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, California.

    Alga Biosciences is a climate technology startup founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Apr 2023
  12. 12OLALA!OLALA!

    OLALA!

    Founded 2021Paris, France$3.4Mlast round May 2022
  13. 13Swedish Algae FactorySwedish Algae Factory (SAF) is a biotech and materials science company based in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2016.

    Swedish Algae Factory (SAF) is a biotech and materials science company based in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Gothenburg, Sweden$3.3Mlast round Apr 2025
  14. 14Provectus AlgaeProvectus Algae is an innovative Australian biotechnology company focused on optimizing microalgae and red seaweed to create high-value biobased chemicals and s

    Provectus Algae is an innovative Australian biotechnology company focused on optimizing microalgae and red seaweed to create high-value biobased chemicals and s

    Founded 2018Sunshine Coast, Australia$2.6Mlast round Jul 2025
  15. 15Seaweed ConceptSeaweed Concept is a marine biotechnology company which supply the high quality ingredients from algae .

    Seaweed Concept is a marine biotechnology company which supply the high quality ingredients from algae .

    Founded -Plumieux, France$2.1Mlast round Feb 2025
  16. 16FirglasFirglas provides commercial-scale algae cultivation for food grade products.

    Firglas provides commercial-scale algae cultivation for food grade products.

    Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Dec 2025
  17. 17Pure Ocean AlgaePure Ocean Algae is an Ireland-based biotechnology company that develops and commercializes algae-based ingredients for sectors including pharmaceutical and cosmetics.

    Pure Ocean Algae is an Ireland-based biotechnology company that develops and commercializes algae-based ingredients for sectors including pharmaceutical and cosmetics.

    Founded 2019Clonakilty, Ireland$1.5Mlast round Aug 2022
  18. 18Phytolipid TechnologiesPhytolipid Technologies is specialize in the research and production of lipids in plants and algae and experts in lipid analysis.

    Phytolipid Technologies is specialize in the research and production of lipids in plants and algae and experts in lipid analysis.

    Founded 2021Yokohama, Japan$1.5Mlast round Jun 2025
  19. 19HypesoundHypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019.

    HypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Perugia, Italy$1.1Mlast round Jan 2025
  20. 20revoltechrevoltech is a materials innovation company based in Darmstadt, Germany.

    revoltech is a materials innovation company based in Darmstadt, Germany.

    Founded 2021Darmstadt, Germany$1.1Mlast round May 2022
  21. 21Neptune ElementsNeptune Elements is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020, based in Camaret-sur-Mer, Brittany.

    Neptune Elements is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020, based in Camaret-sur-Mer, Brittany.

    Founded 2021Paris, France$1.0Mlast round Jul 2022
  22. 22AlgenieAlgenie is a Sydney-based climate technology and biotechnology company founded in 2023.

    Algenie is a Sydney-based climate technology and biotechnology company founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Sydney, Australia$987Klast round May 2026
  23. 23Algo PaintAlgo Paint is a French company founded in 2015 by Lionel Bouillon, based in Vern-sur-Seiche, Brittany.

    Algo Paint is a French company founded in 2015 by Lionel Bouillon, based in Vern-sur-Seiche, Brittany.

    Founded 2015Vern-sur-Seiche, France$929Klast round Oct 2017
  24. 24Alver World SAAlver offers a range of high protein vegan foods made with golden chlorella micro-algae.

    Alver offers a range of high protein vegan foods made with golden chlorella micro-algae.

    Founded -Saint-aubin, Switzerland$509Klast round Jul 2022
  25. 25Kybele's GardenKybele’s Garden is a private biotechnology company based in Ankara, Turkey, founded in 2021.

    Kybele’s Garden is a private biotechnology company based in Ankara, Turkey, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021London, Türkiye$420Klast round Sept 2025
  26. 26Algae-CAlgae-C is a biotechnology company.

    Algae-C is a biotechnology company.

    Founded 2015Caledon, Canada$301Klast round Jul 2022
  27. 27AquaRealTimeAquaRealTime is an environmental technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2018.

    AquaRealTime is an environmental technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Boulder, United States$175Klast round Aug 2024
  28. 28ALGAentisALGAentis , inc.

    ALGAentis , inc.

    Founded 2012United States$29Klast round Jun 2014
  29. 29Eden LifeEden Life is a wellness manufacturing company that provides cultivation and enhancement of spirulina micro-algae products to the market.

    Eden Life is a wellness manufacturing company that provides cultivation and enhancement of spirulina micro-algae products to the market.

    Founded 2014Tunisia$10Klast round Oct 2022
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
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