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Coral Vita

San Diego, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 36 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Coral Vita operates land-based, high-tech coral farms to grow coral for reef restoration, selling restoration services and coral supply through a for-profit model rather than an NGO or government one. It works with stakeholders worldwide to provide ready-to-install coral for reef restoration projects.

Founders & leadership

Coral Vita was founded in 2017 by Alec Halpern, Sam Teicher, and Gator Halpern.

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Alec HalpernCo-founder
STSam Teicher
Sam TeicherFounderSam Teicher co-founded Coral Vita, which operates land-based coral farms for reef restoration. He holds a degree from Yale School of the Environment, where he wrote his senior thesis on climate change and national security.
GHGator Halpern
Gator HalpernFounderGator Halpern is co-founder and president of Coral Vita, which operates land-based coral farms to grow and supply coral for reef restoration projects worldwide.
AMAustin Martin
Austin MartinChief Operations Officer
STSeth Teicher
Seth TeicherAdvisor | Board Director/Observer | CMO & Creative DirectorScout at GreatPoint Ventures
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Will HoveyNamed on SEC filing
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Sam Teicher Gator HalpernFounder

Investors · 4

Also in the syndicate · 1

Builders Visionlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$9.7M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2019–2025

  • $8MSeries AJul 2025 · 2 sources
    Source ↗
  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2025 · 2 sources

    Builders Vision (lead)

    Source ↗
▶$1MraisedAug 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alec HalpernExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Samuel TeicherExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Seth TeicherDirector
  • Will HoveyDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedDec 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samuel TeicherExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Seth TeicherDirector
  • Will HoveyDirector
  • Alec HalpernExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$200K
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$475KraisedFeb 2019 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Seth TeicherDirector
  • Samuel TeicherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Will HoveyDirector
  • Alec HalpernExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$475K
Amount sold
$475K
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
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 Coral Vita do?
Coral Vita operates land-based, high-tech coral farms to grow coral for reef restoration, selling restoration services and coral supply through a for-profit model rather than an NGO or government one. It works with stakeholders worldwide to provide ready-to-install coral for reef restoration projects.
Who founded Coral Vita?
Coral Vita was founded by Alec Halpern, Sam Teicher, Gator Halpern in 2017.
Who are Coral Vita's investors?
Coral Vita's investors include 2050, Halcyon, Katapult Africa.
How much funding has Coral Vita raised?
Coral Vita has disclosed $9.7M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Coral Vita headquartered?
Coral Vita is headquartered in San Diego, US.