Equatic
Torrance, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Equatic develops and deploys ocean-based carbon dioxide removal technology using electrolysis, drawing on research from the UCLA Institute for Carbon Management. The company builds electrolyzer and ocean systems to capture and remove CO2 as part of climate and decarbonization efforts.
Founders & leadership
Equatic was founded in 2021 by Gaurav N. Sant, Erika La Plante, David Jassby, and Xin Chen.
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Gaurav N. SantinFounder & Chief Technology OfficerAdvisor, Director, UCLA Institute for Carbon Management at Overture Climate
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Erika La PlanteinCo-Founder, Head of MRV & Environmental StrategyErika La Plante is a geochemist with expertise in mineral-water interactions, materials science of cements, and critical metal resource recovery. She is co-founder and head of MRV & Environmental Strategy at Equatic, which develops ocean-based carbon dioxide removal technology.
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David JassbyinCo-Founder, Head of Electrode Materials and Systems
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Edward SandersinChief Executive Officer2024–2025
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Herb GlaserinChief Legal Officer
Board
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Ryan Tan Jian YuanBoard director
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Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$17.8MraisedSep 2025 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$17.8MraisedSep 2025 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gaurav SantDirector
- Ryan Tan Jian YuanDirector
- Edward MullerExecutive Officer, Director
- Edward SandersExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $21.2M
- Amount sold
- $17.8M
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Equatic do?
- Equatic develops and deploys ocean-based carbon dioxide removal technology using electrolysis, drawing on research from the UCLA Institute for Carbon Management. The company builds electrolyzer and ocean systems to capture and remove CO2 as part of climate and decarbonization efforts.
- Who founded Equatic?
- Equatic was founded by Gaurav N. Sant, Erika La Plante, David Jassby, Xin Chen in 2021.
- Who are Equatic's investors?
- Equatic's investors include Prelude Ventures.
- How much funding has Equatic raised?
- Equatic has disclosed $17.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Equatic headquartered?
- Equatic is headquartered in Torrance, US.