Living Ink

Living Ink Technologies develops sustainable black pigments and printing inks made from discarded algae cells, replacing petroleum-based carbon black through a carbon-negative manufacturing process validated by life cycle assessment (LCA). The company repurposes renewable biomass waste from algae into sustainable black colorants that seamlessly replace traditional fossil-fuel-derived black pigments. Living Ink's flagship product lines include ALGAE BLACK pigment and ALGAE INK printing inks, which deliver nature-backed performance across diverse industries including packaging, footwear, textiles, cosmetics, and paints. The technology addresses the environmental impact of conventional carbon black production, which is derived from petroleum and represents a significant source of industrial carbon emissions. By using algae waste as a raw material, Living Ink creates a carbon-negative color solution that sequesters more carbon than it emits during production. The company is trusted by leading global brands seeking to replace fossil-fuel-based materials in their products and supply chains. Living Ink's products are designed as drop-in replacements for traditional black pigments and inks, requiring no changes to existing manufacturing processes or equipment. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Aurora, United States, the company has raised approximately $6.7 million at the Series A stage from investors including Kayan Ventures, Meliorate, Evergreen Climate Innovations, Savia Ventures, Fashion For Good, Norfolk Green Ventures, and America's Seed Fund.