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Brilliant Planet
Unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale
About Brilliant Planet
Brilliant Planet leverages the natural power of algae to provide an affordable and scalable solution for carbon sequestration, targeting the gigaton scale. Operating in the climate technology sector, the company uses natural seawater, nutrients, and CO2 to replicate seasonal ocean blooms year-round, thereby deacidifying seawater and enhancing local ecosystems. Brilliant Planet serves environmental and climate-conscious clients, including governments, NGOs, and private sector entities focused on sustainability. The business model revolves around deploying scalable algae production platforms worldwide, backed by leading climate technology investors. Revenue is generated through carbon credits and partnerships with organizations aiming to offset their carbon footprint. The company employs cutting-edge technology, including sensor technologies, high-frequency satellite monitoring, and machine learning-driven digital twins, to optimize algae growth and carbon capture processes.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- St Albans, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 12
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.5/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy
- Sector
- Energy, Algae, Seaweed, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Carbon Capture and Storage, Biodiversity, Climate Tech, NBS, Blue Economy, Carbon Removal, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2022 | $12M | $48M | Future Positive Capital · Hatch Ventures · S2G Investments · Pegasus Tech Ventures | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jan 2020 | $4.8M | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Brilliant Planet is 650 monthly website visits, up 71.1% over the last three months. Brilliant Planet's team declined 14.3% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
LGT Group
CPT Capital
Series A7 investors entered at this stage
S2G Investments
Union Square Ventures
Toyota Ventures
Future Positive Capital- HVHatch Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures
AiiM Partners
Other known investors2 additional known investors
1000 Ocean Startups
Grantham Foundation
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