Dispersa Closes $5.8M CAD Seed Round to Commercially Scale Waste-Derived Biosurfactants

Whats Happening:

Dispersa, a Canadian cleantech startup, has successfully closed a $5.8 million CAD seed funding round. The investment will accelerate the commercial scaling of PuraSurf M, the world's first fully waste-derived biosurfactant. This funding round was led by Nàdarra Ventures and backed by a consortium of all-Canadian investors, including both new and existing partners.

Key Moves:

• Dispersa raises $5.8 million CAD in seed funding

• Funding to scale production of PuraSurf M, a waste-derived biosurfactant

• Investment led by Nàdarra Ventures with participation from new and existing investors

By The Numbers:

• Over 90% of surfactants are currently derived from palm or petroleum

• Dispersa's BioEterna technology uses waste oils and sugars

• PuraSurf M is the world's first fully waste-derived biosurfactant

Key Quotes:

• "We are thrilled to welcome new investors and additional capital at a significant inflection point in Dispersa's journey to make biosurfactants mainstream and accessible," says Nivatha Balendra, founder and CEO of Dispersa.

• "Dispersa's advanced technology is a prime example of this, offering a breakthrough in surfactants at a time when regulatory shifts are demanding more sustainable solutions," says Mary Dimou, general partner at Nàdarra Ventures.

• "Seeing Dispersa evolve from lab scale to commercial production in just two years has been remarkable," says Alexandra Baillie, president and managing director of Good & Well.

Bottom Line:

Dispersa's successful $5.8 million CAD seed funding round marks a significant step towards making sustainable biosurfactants mainstream. The investment will enable the company to scale production of its innovative waste-derived product, PuraSurf M, potentially disrupting the conventional surfactant market dominated by palm and petroleum-based products.

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