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.
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
