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LOLIWARE

Manufacturer of edible seaweed-based straw and bioplastic. It provides users with a platform that offers a seaweed-based straw that is plastic-free and hyper-compostable. It uses sea technology that uses made from a regenerative, carbon-capturing method to develop its product. It also provides bioplastic for food packaging. Founded in 2015, headquartered in New York City, United States. The company has raised $15.4M…

📍 New York City, United States · Advanced Materials,

Funding snapshot

Last roundSeed
Amount$3M
Date4 May 2026
Total raised$15M
Team size30

About

Manufacturer of edible seaweed-based straw and bioplastic. It provides users with a platform that offers a seaweed-based straw that is plastic-free and hyper-compostable. It uses sea technology that uses made from a regenerative, carbon-capturing method to develop its product. It also provides bioplastic for food packaging. Founded in 2015, headquartered in New York City, United States. The company has raised $15.4M in funding at the seed stage. The team comprises 30 (Jun 30, 2026) employees. The company operates in the Advanced Materials sector with additional focus on Advanced Materials and Aquaculture Tech. Its business model centers on Seaweed. Founded in 2015, headquartered in New York City, United States. The company has raised $15.4M at the Seed stage. Backed by investors including Hatzimemos / Libby, L Catterton, CityRock Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures, Geekdom Fund and others.

Business model

Advanced Materials > Biomaterials > Biodegradable Polymers > Bioplastics > Seaweed,

Aquaculture Tech > Aquatic Plants > Seaweed > Straw,

Plug and Play Tech Center Batches > Food & Beverage > Batch 1

Institutional investors

Hatzimemos / Libby L Catterton CityRock Venture Partners Alumni Ventures Geekdom Fund Ehukai Investments Five Pillars Capital Sinclair Tech Square Ventures NaHCO3 Closed Loop Partners Engage Seabird Ventures For Good Ventures KDC

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