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Cascadia Seaweed

British Columbia, CA · Founded 2019 · British Columbia, Canada corporation · 8 known investors

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194 people in our graph share verified history with the Cascadia Seaweed team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mike Owensunlockedknows Michael Williamson · together at Department of National Defence (overlapped)
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×3knows the team · via Saint Mary's University

Cascadia Seaweed cultivates kelp on low-impact ocean farms in British Columbia and manufactures seaweed-based products such as natural fertilizers and livestock feed for crop and livestock farmers. Operating in partnership with coastal First Nations, it positions itself as North America's largest ocean cultivator of kelp for agricultural products.

Founders & leadership

Cascadia Seaweed was founded in 2019 by Michael Williamson.

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Michael WilliamsoninCEO and Co-founderMichael Williamson served as a senior officer in the Royal Canadian Navy for over 30 years, including command of Canada's largest West Coast naval base, before transitioning to leadership roles in marine operations, industrial services, and technology-enabled businesses. He is now CEO and co-founder of Cascadia Seaweed, which cultivates kelp on ocean farms in British Columbia and produces seaweed-based agricultural products in partnership with coastal First Nations.
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Roberto Enrico NapoliNamed on SEC filing
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Carlo ZarrilloNamed on SEC filing
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Bill CollinsinDirector, Promoter
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Tony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 7

Norfolk Green VenturesPotato Impact PartnersRealize Impactthe Real Estate Foundation of British ColumbiaVere VenturesVertueLab Climate Impact FundWWF Impact

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$582.1K disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2021–2024

  • Undisclosed amountSeries A Funding RoundNov 2024 · 2 sources

    Norfolk Green Ventures, Potato Impact Partners, Realize Impact, the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia, Vere Ventures, VertueLab Climate Impact Fund, WWF Impact

    Source ↗
$141.1KraisedAug 2023 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael Frank WilliamsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Anthony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • William T. CollinsDirector, Promoter
  • Edward Justin QuiltyDirector
  • Brent SmithDirector
  • Roberto Enrico NapoliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$141.1K
Amount sold
$141.1K
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$145.1KraisedJul 2023 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Edward Justin QuiltyDirector
  • William T. CollinsDirector, Promoter
  • Anthony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Michael Frank WilliamsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Roberto Enrico NapoliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brent SmithDirector
Offering amount
$145.1K
Amount sold
$145.1K
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.3KraisedFeb 2023 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William T. CollinsDirector, Promoter
  • Michael Frank WilliamsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Roberto Enrico NapoliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Carlo ZarrilloExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.3K
Amount sold
$7.3K
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$29.5KraisedMar 2022 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael Frank WilliamsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Carlo ZarrilloExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • William T. CollinsDirector, Promoter
  • Roberto Enrico NapoliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$29.5K
Amount sold
$29.5K
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$259KraisedDec 2021 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Roberto Enrico NapoliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael Frank WilliamsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Anthony EthierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Carlo ZarrilloExecutive Officer, Director
  • William T. CollinsDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$259K
Amount sold
$259K
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cascadia Seaweed do?
Cascadia Seaweed cultivates kelp on low-impact ocean farms in British Columbia and manufactures seaweed-based products such as natural fertilizers and livestock feed for crop and livestock farmers. Operating in partnership with coastal First Nations, it positions itself as North America's largest ocean cultivator of kelp for agricultural products.
Who founded Cascadia Seaweed?
Cascadia Seaweed was founded by Michael Williamson in 2019.
Who are Cascadia Seaweed's investors?
Cascadia Seaweed's investors include Launch Alaska Investment Fund.
How much funding has Cascadia Seaweed raised?
Cascadia Seaweed has disclosed $582.1K raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Cascadia Seaweed headquartered?
Cascadia Seaweed is headquartered in British Columbia, CA.