Circular Economy & Pollution Management
CarbonWave
Carbonwave turns sargassum into biomaterials like emulsifiers, fertilizers, and eco-friendly alternatives, reducing invasive seaweed impacts.
Land-Based Pollution
Carbonwave is a company that develops biomaterials from seaweed, particularly sargassum. They create sustainable products like seaweed-based emulsifiers, fertilizers, and alternatives to petrochemicals, turning invasive seaweed into valuable materials while addressing environmental issues. Carbonwave is part of the MAR+Invest Transactional Services pipeline and Technical Assistance Facility. Carbonwave is also in the GFCR Equity Fund portfolio.
Author MAR Fund
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country Mexico
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
GFCR Equity Fund Portfolio Business Yes
Priority Coral Reef Sites Q Roo
Sector Circular Economy & Pollution Management
Stage Investment Secured
Scale to Investment Yes
Key Contact Amy Jones
