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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.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Founders & leadership

Equatic was founded in 2021 by Gaurav N. Sant, Erika La Plante, David Jassby, and Xin Chen.

GNGaurav N. Sant
Gaurav N. SantFounder & Chief Technology OfficerAdvisor, Director, UCLA Institute for Carbon Management at Overture Climate
ELErika La Plante
Erika La PlanteCo-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.
DJDavid Jassby
David JassbyCo-Founder, Head of Electrode Materials and Systems
XCXin Chen
Xin ChenCo-Founder, Senior ScientistCo-founder and Senior Scientist of Equatic, which develops ocean-based carbon dioxide removal technology using electrolysis.
ES
Edward SandersChief Executive Officer2024–2025
HGHerb Glaser
Herb GlaserChief Legal OfficerHe has prior experience as a project development and finance attorney specializing in emerging market infrastructure, bilateral and multilateral financing, and public-private partnerships.

Board

RT
Ryan Tan Jian YuanBoard director
EMEdward Muller
Edward MullerChairmanFormer BP CEO at Giant Ventures Global Llp

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$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
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 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.