Seaspire Skincare
Techstars '25Cambridge, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
Seaspire develops safe and sustainable suncare and skincare products using Xanthochrome®, a proprietary class of biomolecules inspired by oceanic compounds. The company targets consumers seeking sun protection without harmful toxins.
Also known as Seaspire · Seaspire Skincare
Founders & leadership
Seaspire Skincare was founded in 2019 by Camille A. Martin, Leila Deravi, and Camille Martin, PhD.
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022
▶$3MraisedApr 2022 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- CAMILLE A MARTINExecutive Officer, Director
- DULCIE MADDENDirector
- LEILA DERAVIDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $45K
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$600KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Camille A. MartinExecutive Officer, Director
- Leila DeraviDirector
- Offering amount
- $600K
- Amount sold
- $600K
- First sale
- Jan 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Seaspire Skincare develops photoprotection and skincare products based on Xanthochrome®, an ingredient the company describes as a natural, marine-derived compound inspired by cephalopods and formulated for everyday skincare use. Xanthochrome® is presented as a broad-spectrum light-filtering technology intended to shield skin from UV rays and free radicals, and is described as compatible with both physical and chemical UV filters as well as with other skincare and suncare ingredients in formulation.
The company markets two patent-pending products: The Renewal Shield Photoprotection Sunscreen, positioned against photoaging and oxidative stress and UV-induced damage, and The Renewal Anti-Aging Serum, which the company describes as designed to increase collagen production, enhance skin barrier function, and support cell regeneration. Both products are powered by the Xanthochrome® ingredient.
Founding story
Seaspire Skincare traces its origins to research by Camille A. Martin, PhD and Leila Deravi, PhD. The company describes more than eight years of research dedicated to isolating, synthesizing, and characterizing marine extracts as ingredients for photoprotection.
Business model
Seaspire sells finished skincare and suncare products and also positions Xanthochrome® as an ingredient for use by other businesses, inviting partnership and R&D collaboration inquiries.
▸Full profile — technology, go-to-market, geography
Technology
The company's core technology is Xanthochrome®, described as a class of natural, cephalopod-inspired marine biomolecules functioning as a broad-spectrum light filter. The company states the ingredient delivers photoprotection against UV rays and free radicals, has antioxidant properties, and has been scientifically validated as suitable for all skin types and compatible with physical and chemical UV filters. Its two product formulations built on Xanthochrome® are described as patent-pending.
Go-to-market
Alongside its own branded products, the company runs a partner program soliciting inquiries from contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), independent brands, multinational finished goods manufacturers, and raw material suppliers and distributors, as well as R&D collaborations.
Consumers seeking sun protection and anti-aging skincare, and business partners including manufacturers, independent brands, CDMOs, and raw material suppliers and distributors.
Geography
Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2021 | $247.6K |
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.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Seaspire Skincareseaspireskincare.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Seaspire Skincare do?
- Seaspire Skincare develops suncare and skincare products built on Xanthochrome®, a cephalopod-inspired marine light-filtering ingredient.
- Who founded Seaspire Skincare?
- Seaspire Skincare was founded by Camille A. Martin, Leila Deravi, Camille Martin, PhD in 2019.
- Who are Seaspire Skincare's investors?
- Seaspire Skincare's investors include Huntington Angels Network, MassVentures, Safar Partners, Techstars, The Engine Ventures, Alumni Ventures.
- How much funding has Seaspire Skincare raised?
- Seaspire Skincare has disclosed $3.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Seaspire Skincare headquartered?
- Seaspire Skincare is headquartered in Cambridge, US.