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 round.

Where is Living Ink headquartered?

Living Ink is headquartered in Berthoud, Co, US.

Living Ink

Berthoud, Co, US · Founded 2013 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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 Economy Cleantech New Materials

Founders & leadership

Living Ink was founded in 2013 by Scott Fulbright.

Scott FulbrightPresident and CEO

Jacob RoodmanChief Operating Officer

Board

Peter BradleyBoard director

James SapanskiBoard director

Investors · 2

Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago

Savia VenturesSantiago

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.9M disclosed across 1 round · 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 functional seaweed-derived ingredients — including natural extracts for gut health and skincare, and a biodegradable water-based ink — for use in food, health, and materials applications. It supplies these bioactive ingredients to nutraceutical, cosmetics, and manufacturing companies.

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

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of Energy	Phase II	2023	$1.1M
Department of Energy	Phase I	2022	$200K
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2018	$750K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2017	$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.

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 round.
Where is Living Ink headquartered?: Living Ink is headquartered in Berthoud, Co, US.