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Living Ink

Berthoud, Co, US · Founded 2013 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Living Ink produces black pigments and inks made from discarded algae biomass as a replacement for petroleum-based carbon black. Its ALGAE BLACK pigment and ALGAE INK product lines serve brands in packaging, footwear, textiles, cosmetics, and paints.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Living Ink was founded in 2013 by Scott Fulbright.

SFScott Fulbright
Scott FulbrightinCEO and Co-FounderScott Fulbright is President and CEO of Living Ink, which produces black pigments and inks from discarded algae biomass as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based carbon black for use in packaging, footwear, textiles, cosmetics, and paints.
JRJacob Roodman
Jacob RoodmaninChief Operating Officer2022–2026Jacob Roodman has held operations and executive roles in chemicals and biotechnology manufacturing, including oversight of large-scale operations and scale-up of venture-backed production facilities. He focuses on translating research and development into commercially viable manufacturing operations and securing capital for industrial commercialization.

Board

PB
Peter BradleyBoard director
JS
James SapanskiBoard director

Investors · 5

Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago
Savia VenturesSantiago

Also in the syndicate · 3

Fashion for GoodKayan VenturesU.S. Department of Energylead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.9M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$4.9MraisedMar 2025 · 28 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jacob RoodmanExecutive Officer
  • Scott FulbrightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Peter BradleyDirector
  • James SapanskiDirector
Offering amount
$5.8M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Feb 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
EcoEnclose48 shared keywordsEcoEnclose develops and sells sustainable shipping and packaging products, focusing on materials circularity and regenerative materials, and advises brands on packaging sustainability. It serves eCommerce brands seeking eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Oceanium31 shared keywordsOceanium develops proprietary seaweed-based ingredients for food, health, and materials using innovative biorefinery and green chemistry processes. The company serves the food, health, and materials industries while advancing ocean health and coastal sustainability across the Western Hemisphere.

Companies competing with Living Ink for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of EnergyPhase II2023$1.1M
Department of EnergyPhase I2022$200K
National Science FoundationPhase II2018$750K
National Science FoundationPhase I2017$225K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Living Ink Secures Strategic Funding Round | Ink Worldinkworldmagazine.com · Apr 2025Living Ink Raises $3M to Diversify Feedstocks for Bio-Based Pigmentswwd.com · Mar 2025Living Ink Secures Strategic Funding Round to Accelerate Innovative Growth of Pigment Made From Biomass Waste - WhatTheyThinkwhattheythink.com · Mar 2025Living Ink Raises $3.5M to Scale Carbon-Negative Black Pigmentsyahoo.com · Dec 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Living Ink do?
Living Ink produces black pigments and inks made from discarded algae biomass as a replacement for petroleum-based carbon black. Its ALGAE BLACK pigment and ALGAE INK product lines serve brands in packaging, footwear, textiles, cosmetics, and paints.
Who founded Living Ink?
Living Ink was founded by Scott Fulbright in 2013.
Who are Living Ink's investors?
Living Ink's investors include Evergreen Climate Innovations, Savia Ventures.
How much funding has Living Ink raised?
Living Ink has disclosed $4.9M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Living Ink headquartered?
Living Ink is headquartered in Berthoud, Co, US.