BioMara Secures Funding to Accelerate Fucoidan Production andMeet Growing Industry Demand
- BioMara
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 2
BioMara, the seaweed-based ingredient startup, is entering its next phase of growth after securing $150,000 in new funding to expand production of its high-quality fucoidan extracts.
Founded in Edinburgh, UK, BioMara uses a proprietary extraction process to isolate
fucoidan and other health-promoting compounds from sustainably sourced brown seaweed. This method not only maximises value from a single biomass input but also reduces waste—making it highly scalable and aligned with the increasing demand for efficient, natural, and price-competitive ingredients across the supplement, cosmetic, and food sectors.
“This funding comes at a pivotal time as we build relationships with customers who are eager to incorporate our Seafibrex high-fibre ingredient as well as our Thalivra and Revyntra fucoidan extracts into their products,” said Jay Dignan, CEO of BioMara.
“Our focus now is on building momentum—scaling production and growing sales to support the product’s success in the food and wellness markets.” (minor rewording for tone and flow)
Strengthening Science, Building Trust
In parallel with production expansion, the new investment will help build out the company’s scientific validation strategy. BioMara is working with independent third-party laboratories to generate clinical evidence supporting the health benefits of its fucoidan extracts—particularly in gut health, immune function, and anti-inflammatory response.
These data will help build traction with food and wellness brands seeking science-backed, functional, and clean-label ingredients.
Why this matters: Natural ingredient formulators increasingly expect bioactive claims to be supported by independent science. This investment positions BioMara to deliver on that expectation.
A Sustainable Technology Platform
BioMara’s proprietary process retains fucoidan bioactivity—a key differentiator from
traditional seaweed processing techniques. It also enables the isolation of multiple high-value products, increasing commercial viability and supporting circular bioeconomy principles.
Since launch, the company has raised more than £520,000 ($655,000) in private funding and secured over £600,000 ($756,000) in non-dilutive grant funding through competitive innovation programs. Total funding to date now exceeds £1.1 million ($1.4 million).
About BioMara
BioMara is a UK-based seaweed processing company focused on extracting functional ingredients from brown seaweed, using technology designed to preserve bioactivity and maximise product yield.
The company sources regenerative seaweed, requiring no freshwater, arable land, or chemical inputs, and works directly with regional harvesters to ensure a traceable, sustainable supply chain that supports coastal economies.
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