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Develops carbon-negative black pigment and printing ink made from algae and other biomass waste, as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-derived carbon black

Low-Carbon MaterialsEarlyBerthoud, COFounded 2015

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Founded by Dr. Scott Fulbright and Dr. Stevan Albers, who met as PhD students in the Cell and Molecular Biology program at Colorado State University; flagship products Algae Black pigment and Algae Ink are used in packaging, textiles, and cosmetics; investors include Kayan Ventures and Fashion for Good; partners with Louisville-based sustainable packaging company EcoEnclose

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Last updated August 2026Sources: [1][2][3]

Snapshot

Funding
$3M+ (private) plus NSF SBIR and DOE grant support
Stage
Early
HQ
Berthoud, CO
Founded
2015
Target customer
Packaging, consumer goods, textile, and cosmetics brands

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