Primitives
6 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Primitives is a biodesign lab that develops advanced biomaterials—including biopolymers, biominerals, and compostable packaging—aimed at ecosystem regeneration and emissions reduction. Its work spans biodegradable seaweed-based sensors, compostable food packaging that indicates food quality, and MARBLIS, an architectural surfaces brand producing engineered biomarble (biocalcite) from overpopulated or invasive species, serving non-profits, governments, industry, and research organizations.
Investors · 7
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022
- Undisclosed amountSeedJun 2022
Harlem Capital, Redpoint, Stellation, Tiny.VC, USV
Source ↗ - $4MPre-SeedMay 2022 · 2 sources
Redpoint (lead), Harlem Capital, Stellation Capital, Union Square Ventures
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Primitives do?
- Primitives is a biodesign lab that develops advanced biomaterials—including biopolymers, biominerals, and compostable packaging—aimed at ecosystem regeneration and emissions reduction. Its work spans biodegradable seaweed-based sensors, compostable food packaging that indicates food quality, and MARBLIS, an architectural surfaces brand producing engineered biomarble (biocalcite) from overpopulated or invasive species, serving non-profits, governments, industry, and research organizations.
- Who are Primitives's investors?
- Primitives's investors include The E14 Fund, Redpoint Ventures, Stellation Capital, Union Square Ventures (USV).
- How much funding has Primitives raised?
- Primitives has disclosed $4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.