Dispersa raised $5.8 million in seed funding led by Nàdarra Ventures to commercialize its PuraSurf biosurfactant made from food waste.
Amount Raised
C$5.8 Million
Round Type
Seed
MontrealManufacturingBiotechnologyFood and BeverageInvestors
Description
Montréal-based cleantech startup Dispersa has secured $5.8 million CAD in seed funding to boost production of its PuraSurf biosurfactant. The funding will help the company fulfill customer orders and expand its team to enhance operations.
Quick answer
Dispersa raised C$5.8 Million in a Seed round, dated February 25, 2025. Investors: The51’s Food and AgTech Fund, BoxOne Ventures, Fonds D’investissement Eurêka, Cycle Momentum, Business Development Bank Of Canada’s Thrive Lab, Front Row Ventures, Good & Well and Dragonfly Ventures. Dispersa is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- How much did Dispersa raise?
- Dispersa raised C$5.8 Million in a Seed round on February 25, 2025.
- Who invested in Dispersa?
- The51’s Food and AgTech Fund, BoxOne Ventures, Fonds D’investissement Eurêka, Cycle Momentum, Business Development Bank Of Canada’s Thrive Lab, Front Row Ventures, Good & Well and Dragonfly Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Dispersa do?
- Dispersa is a Canadian cleantech startup that is transforming food waste to produce affordable and sustainable biosurfactants in an effort to reduce our dependence on fossil-fuel and palm-derived chemicals.
- Where is Dispersa based and how big is it?
- Dispersa is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fundz records about 13 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Dispersa?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Dispersa. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Dispersa that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Lexington Medical raised $38M on April 11, 2025.
- Intake raised $9.2M (Series C) on April 10, 2025.
- Neuranics raised $8M (Funding Round) on April 9, 2025.
- FaradaIC Sensors raised $4.9M (Seed) on April 7, 2025.
- Ecoat raised $23M (Funding Round) on April 3, 2025.
- Bloom Biorenewables raised $14M (Series A) on April 3, 2025.
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