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Viable Gear
Portland, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation
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Viable Gear develops seaweed-based bioplastics and makes SeaTwine, a compostable and marine-degradable twine intended to replace nylon and poly twine. Its products target farmers in agriculture and aquaculture as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
Founders & leadership
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Emma LambChief Operating OfficerEmma Lamb is Executive Officer of Viable Gear, which develops seaweed-based bioplastics and produces SeaTwine, a compostable and marine-degradable twine for agricultural and aquaculture applications.
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Katie WeilerFounder & CEOKatie Weiler brings a background in marketing and management consulting to her role as Executive Officer and Director at Viable Gear, which develops seaweed-based bioplastics and marine-degradable twine for agricultural and aquaculture applications.
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$280K disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$280KraisedFeb 2026 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$280KraisedFeb 2026 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Emma LambExecutive Officer
- Katie WeilerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $280K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $520K
- First sale
- Oct 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Viable Gear do?
- Viable Gear develops seaweed-based bioplastics and makes SeaTwine, a compostable and marine-degradable twine intended to replace nylon and poly twine. Its products target farmers in agriculture and aquaculture as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
- How much funding has Viable Gear raised?
- Viable Gear has disclosed $280K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Viable Gear headquartered?
- Viable Gear is headquartered in Portland, US.