Dispersa
Founded 2019 · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Dispersa is a biotechnology company that converts food waste into biodegradable biosurfactants for industrial applications. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based and synthetic chemical surfactants.
Founders & leadership
Dispersa was founded in 2019 by Nivatha Balendra.
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Nivatha BalendraFounder and CEONivatha Balendra founded Dispersa in 2019 and serves as CEO. Her interest in biosurfactants originated from a science fair project in secondary school, which led her to pursue the development of biodegradable biosurfactants derived from food waste as alternatives to conventional surfactants.
Investors · 5
BoxOne Ventureslisted by BoxOne VenturesMontréal · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Dispersa do?
- Dispersa is a biotechnology company that converts food waste into biodegradable biosurfactants for industrial applications. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based and synthetic chemical surfactants.
- Who founded Dispersa?
- Dispersa was founded by Nivatha Balendra in 2019.
- Who are Dispersa's investors?
- Dispersa's investors include BDC Thrive Lab for Women, BoxOne Ventures, Front Row Ventures, Nàdarra Ventures, NYA Ventures.
- Where is Dispersa headquartered?
- Dispersa is headquartered in Unknown, CA.

