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The Ocean Cleanup

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Develops technologies that prevent oceanic plastic pollution

Rotterdam, NetherlandsFounded 2013Energy
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2017
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About The Ocean Cleanup

The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing advanced technologies to remove plastic waste from the oceans and rivers. Their mission is to eliminate 90% of floating plastic debris, which poses a significant threat to marine life, the food chain, and community health. The company operates in the environmental conservation market, focusing on large-scale cleanup efforts.

The Ocean Cleanup serves a diverse range of clients, including governments, environmental organizations, and the general public. Their innovative technologies include ocean cleanup systems and river interception devices designed to capture plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. These systems leverage natural ocean currents and river flows to collect debris efficiently.

The business model of The Ocean Cleanup is centered around research, development, and deployment of these technologies. As a non-profit, they rely on donations, grants, and partnerships with governments and private organizations to fund their operations. They also engage in public awareness campaigns to inspire collective action against plastic pollution.

Revenue is generated through a combination of public and private funding, including donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships, and grants from environmental foundations. Additionally, they may receive financial support from governments interested in implementing their technologies to address local plastic pollution issues.

The Ocean Cleanup's efforts are not only about removing existing plastic but also preventing future pollution by intercepting waste in rivers, which are significant sources of ocean plastic. Their work has the potential to create a lasting positive impact on the environment by reducing plastic pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Employees
237
Open positions
15
Dealroom signal
61.3/100
Sub-industry
Water, Waste Solution
Sector
Energy, Charity, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Pollution, Plastic, Sustainable Development Goals, Space Tech, Plastic Pollution, Climate Tech, ESA, ESA SME
Business model
Manufacturing

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Jun 2024 $15M — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust ↗
EARLY VCOther financing May 2017 $32M $126M Peter Thiel · Marc Benioff ↗
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Growth signals

The Ocean Cleanup website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for The Ocean Cleanup is 220K monthly website visits, down 18.5% over the last three months. The Ocean Cleanup's team declined 47.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits220K 3-month web change-18.5% 1-year team growth-47.8%
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Investors

4 investors on the cap table

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Seed2 investors entered at this stage

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  • The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 38 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
26 countries with
team presence
🇳🇱 Netherlands72.5%
🇺🇸 United States6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.8%
🇫🇷 France1.8%
🇧🇷 Brazil1.4%
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Market sentiment

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