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CarbonWave

Quintana Roo, US · Founded 2020 · 37 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Carbonwave collects and processes Sargassum seaweed from coastal waters in Mexico to create biomaterial products including agricultural supplements and cosmetic ingredients. The company serves farmers and personal care manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to synthetic inputs.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

CarbonWave was founded in 2020 by Geoff Chapin.

GCGeoff Chapin
Geoff ChapinChief Executive OfficerGeoff Chapin has served as CEO of Carbonwave for over five years and holds board positions at PRIME Coalition and E2. He has background in environmental finance and public management.
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John B. Lee, Jr.Executive
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William James LeeExecutive
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Ben EllisChief Financial Officer
AMAllen McGonagill
Allen McGonagillChief Strategy OfficerChief Strategy Officer of Carbonwave, which harvests and processes Sargassum seaweed from Mexican coastal waters to produce biomaterials for agricultural and cosmetic applications.

Investors · 8

City Lightlisted by City LightNew York · $1M – $6M

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PEGASUS CAPITALlisted by PEGASUS CAPITALStamford

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MirovareportedParis

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Also in the syndicate · 4

Global Fund for Coral ReefsKatapult OceanPopular Impact FundViridios Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2023–2024

  • Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2023

    Mirova (lead), Katapult Ocean, Popular Impact Fund, Viridios Capital

    Source ↗
▶$3MraisedNov 2024 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John B. Lee, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • William James LeeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through CarbonWave went on to found or lead other companies.

William BerghInvestorFounded Cling SystemsGeoff ChapinChief Executive OfficerFounded Next Step Living

Frequently asked questions

What does CarbonWave do?
Carbonwave collects and processes Sargassum seaweed from coastal waters in Mexico to create biomaterial products including agricultural supplements and cosmetic ingredients. The company serves farmers and personal care manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to synthetic inputs.
Who founded CarbonWave?
CarbonWave was founded by Geoff Chapin in 2020.
Who are CarbonWave's investors?
CarbonWave's investors include Baruch Future Ventures, City Light, PEGASUS CAPITAL, Mirova.
How much funding has CarbonWave raised?
CarbonWave has disclosed $3M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is CarbonWave headquartered?
CarbonWave is headquartered in Quintana Roo, US.