OCEANIUM
OCEANIUM is a UK-based biotechnology company that develops and supplies clinically validated, sustainably farmed seaweed-derived bioactive ingredients for B2B customers in the nutraceutical, skincare, functional food, and sustainable materials industries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersOban, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OCEANIUM does
OCEANIUM is a UK-based biotechnology company that develops and supplies functional, clinically validated seaweed-derived ingredients for nutraceutical, skincare, food, and sustainable materials applications. Founded in 2018 and operated through JUNO MARA LTD, the company is headquartered in London (registered office) with R&D and biorefinery operations in Scotland (Oban). Its core technology is a proprietary green extraction process and biorefinery pipeline that maximizes bioactive yield from sustainably farmed European seaweed, demonstrated at pilot scale by successfully processing 79 tonnes of feedstock. The platform is co-funded under EU Horizon2020 (KELP-EU, €2.1M) and Horizon Europe (SeaMark) projects and emphasizes end-to-end traceability from seaweed farming through processing.
OCEANIUM commercializes three branded ingredient lines: OCEAN ACTIVES® — high-purity (>80%) seaweed bioactives including H+ (gut health prebiotic, self-affirmed GRAS in the US, clinically validated at 250mg daily with 29% reduction in harmful bacteria) and C+ (skincare active delivering up to 96% redness reduction and 400% skin barrier enhancement); OCEAN HEALTH® — food ingredients comprising a clean-label methylcellulose replacement (Fiber), plant-based Protein, and NUTRA™ superfood ingredient; and OCEAN INK® — the company's first sustainable, fully biodegradable water-based ink for luxury packaging and textiles. Clinical validation comes from a 12-week double-blind human study and Technical University of Denmark (DTU) research partnerships.
OCEANIUM operates a B2B ingredient-supplier model, selling to supplement brands, functional food developers, skincare manufacturers, and packaging companies. Distribution is handled through direct enterprise sales and regional channel partners including Evolve Ingredients (Southeast Asia) and Kreglinger (Europe, since 1797). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through ingredient sales and distribution. The company's investor base includes WWF (impact investor), Builders Vision, Green Angel Ventures, and grant funding from Innovate UK, BBSRC, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; total disclosed funding exceeds $22M across rounds including an $11.7M round in April 2025.
OCEANIUM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OCEANIUM
- Legal name
- JUNO MARA LTD (17164217)
- Website
- https://oceanium.world
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OCEANIUM is a UK-based biotechnology company that develops and supplies clinically validated, sustainably farmed seaweed-derived bioactive ingredients for B2B customers in the nutraceutical, skincare, functional food, and sustainable materials industries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OCEANIUM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Bioactive Ingredients
- NAICS
- Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Aquaculture (1125)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae) (AFAJAHAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine & Aquatic Protein Ingredients (Fish Protein, Shellfish Protein, Fish Collagen) (AFAJAHAD), Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae) (AFAEAAAE)
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Where OCEANIUM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oban
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
OCEANIUM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- B2B Ingredient Sales: OCEANIUM operates as a B2B ingredient supplier selling traceable, sustainable seaweed-derived ingredients to brands in the health, wellness, skincare, and food industries. Revenue is generated through sales of OCEAN ACTIVES® bioactives, OCEAN HEALTH® ingredients, and other seaweed-based products to manufacturers and formulators.
- Ingredient Distribution: Products distributed through regional distribution partners including Evolve Ingredients (Southeast Asia) and Kreglinger (Europe), with OCEANIUM receiving revenue from ingredient sales through these channels.
- Sample and Product Sales: Direct sales of samples to brands seeking to test ingredients in formulations. Samples available for mission-aligned brands seeking to integrate highly efficacious and more sustainable ingredients.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
OCEANIUM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OCEANIUM develops and manufactures innovative, functional seaweed-derived ingredients for food, health, and materials using proprietary green biorefinery technology. The company produces multiple B2B product lines: OCEAN ACTIVES® branded bioactives for health and wellness (H+ for gut health, C+ for skincare), OCEAN HEALTH® branded food ingredients (Fiber, Protein, NUTRA™), and OCEAN INK® for sustainable printing applications.
Product overview
OCEANIUM is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures innovative functional seaweed ingredients for food, health, and materials. The company operates a proprietary green biorefinery process that extracts maximum value from sustainably farmed seaweed to produce multiple high-value product lines: OCEAN ACTIVES® branded bioactives for health and wellness (H+ for gut health, C+ for skincare), OCEAN HEALTH® branded food ingredients (Fiber, Protein, NUTRA), and OCEAN INK® for sustainable printing applications. The B2B model supplies traceable, sustainable ingredients to brands across nutraceuticals, functional foods, skincare, and materials sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OCEAN ACTIVES® H+: Seaweed-derived gut health ingredient clinically proven to deliver prebiotic benefits at 95% lower dose than traditional prebiotics.
- OCEAN ACTIVES® C+
- OCEAN INK®
- OCEAN HEALTH NUTRA™
- OCEAN HEALTH® Fiber
- OCEAN HEALTH® Protein
Products and services
- OCEAN ACTIVES® H+ A clinically proven seaweed-derived gut health ingredient and prebiotic that delivers benefits at 95% lower dose (250mg daily) than traditional prebiotics. Proven to reduce harmful bacteria by 29%, nearly 9x improvement in beneficial-to-harmful bacteria ratio, and 20% increase in butyrate production. Has self-affirmed GRAS status in the United States.
- OCEAN ACTIVES® C+ A high-purity (>80%) seaweed bioactive ingredient for skincare that reduces visible redness by up to 96%, speeds skin recovery 2.5x faster, and restores skin barrier function by 400%. Effective at just 1% inclusion. Won Pure Beauty Awards 2024 Best New Ingredient.
- OCEAN INK® The world's first sustainable and fully biodegradable water-based ink derived from sustainably sourced seaweed for luxury packaging and textiles applications.
- OCEAN HEALTH® Fiber A clean-label one-to-one replacement for methylcellulose, derived from sustainably farmed seaweed, for use in food formulations.
- OCEAN HEALTH® Protein Food ingredient for plant-based meats, produced through proprietary green biorefinery processing of brown and green seaweed species.
- OCEAN HEALTH NUTRA™ Superfood ingredient for plant-based meats, breads, and soups, produced through proprietary green biorefinery processing of seaweed.
Quantifiable outcome
- 29% reduction in harmful bacteria
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use OCEANIUM
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
OCEANIUM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
OCEANIUM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.
- Evolve IngredientscoreSoutheast Asia distributor partnership for OCEAN ACTIVES® C+ skincare ingredient. This partnership brings innovative, premium seaweed bioactive to customers across the Southeast Asian region, securing partnership with leading Indonesian skincare manufacturer for sensitive-skin products.
- KreglingercoreLeading ingredient specialist with heritage dating back to 1797. New distribution agreement expanding access to innovative, sustainable skincare solutions and driving the blue beauty movement forward in European markets.
- Earthshot PrizeminorOCEANIUM featured on Earthshot Prize Launchpad, a platform designed to accelerate game-changing solutions by connecting innovative companies with investors eager to support impactful climate solutions.
- Future Ocean FoodsminorOnly global association dedicated to advancing alternative seafood. OCEANIUM is a member, connecting with ocean advocates, pioneering startups, and individuals passionate about protecting the planet.
- Technical University of Denmark (DTU)supportingCutting-edge research partnership for OCEAN ACTIVES® C+ skin barrier studies. DTU research unveiled that OCEAN ACTIVES® enhances skin barrier function by 400%. Co-funded by Horizon Europe SeaMark Project.
- Thai UnioncoreAs winner of Thai Union Innovation Challenge, OCEANIUM gains access to Thai Union's Global Innovation Team for technical expertise, regulatory assistance, and formulation development. Thai Union is a global leader within the seafood industry with 50 years of expertise.
- Ocean RainforestsupportingSeaweed farming partner mentioned in WWF investment context. Provides exceptional seaweed supply for OCEANIUM's biorefinery processing.
- Seaweed SolutionssupportingSeaweed farming partner mentioned in WWF investment context. Provides sustainable seaweed sourcing for OCEANIUM's operations.
- International Products GroupsupportingLeading innovator, developer and manufacturer of high performance, authentically natural and organic beauty products. Developed formulation cream with OCEAN ACTIVES® C+ clinically proven to reduce redness by up to 96%.
- Artwise Curators / Sotheby'sminorOCEANIUM collaborated with WWF and Artwise curators in association with Sotheby's for 'Art For Your Oceans' - a selling exhibition of specially commissioned works by 16 leading international artists using OCEAN INK®.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
OCEANIUM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AlgaEnergy: Spanish microalgae biotech producing sustainable ingredients for food, feed, cosmetics, and agriculture. Most directly comparable to OCEANIUM as an algae-based B2B ingredient supplier serving overlapping nutraceutical and personal care customers.
- Algaia: French seaweed-extract specialist producing alginates, fucoidans, and marine bioactives for nutrition, personal care, and food applications. Closest pure-play seaweed-to-ingredient peer for OCEANIUM.
Broad incumbents
- Corbion: Dutch global ingredient company with an algae-based ingredients platform (incorporating the former TerraVia/Solazyme business) serving food, personal care, and nutraceutical markets — directly overlapping OCEANIUM's end-markets at much greater scale.
- Roquette: Global leader in plant-based proteins (NUTRALYS), starches, and polyols for food, nutrition, and pharma. Competes with OCEANIUM's OCEAN HEALTH® Protein and Fiber lines in alternative protein and clean-label food formulation.
- Croda International: UK-based specialty ingredient supplier with major personal care and life sciences portfolios, including bio-based and marine-derived actives. Direct competitor for OCEAN ACTIVES® C+ in the skincare actives market.
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global ingredient giant with Health & Biosciences, Nourish, and Scent segments that overlap OCEANIUM's food, nutraceutical, and personal care end-markets with much broader portfolios.
- Symrise: German specialty ingredients company with major cosmetics, personal care, and food divisions. Competes for skincare active ingredient slots and nutraceutical formulation opportunities alongside OCEANIUM.
- BASF: Global chemical and ingredient giant whose Care Chemicals and Nutrition & Health divisions overlap OCEANIUM's personal care and nutraceutical actives, including bio-based and sustainable lines.
- Cargill: Global food and agricultural ingredient supplier active in alternative proteins, sweeteners, and texturants. Competes with OCEANIUM's food ingredient portfolio through its plant-based and specialty ingredient programs.
Emerging players
- Ÿnsect: French alternative-protein company scaling insect-derived ingredients for food and feed via a B2B model. Closely comparable to OCEANIUM in novel-ingredient commercialization approach (also a prior employer of OCEANIUM's MD).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
OCEANIUM social profiles
Digital presenceOCEANIUM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
OCEANIUM financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
OCEANIUM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
OCEANIUM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds9 records
Investors12 records
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OCEANIUM M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OCEANIUM
What does OCEANIUM do?
OCEANIUM develops and manufactures innovative, functional seaweed-derived ingredients for food, health, and materials using proprietary green biorefinery technology. The company produces multiple B2B product lines: OCEAN ACTIVES® branded bioactives for health and wellness (H+ for gut health, C+ for skincare), OCEAN HEALTH® branded food ingredients (Fiber, Protein, NUTRA™), and OCEAN INK® for sustainable printing applications.
Is OCEANIUM a public or private company?
OCEANIUM is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was OCEANIUM founded?
OCEANIUM was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OCEANIUM based?
OCEANIUM is headquartered in Oban, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does OCEANIUM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. B2B Ingredient Sales are the primary driver. The others are ingredient Distribution and sample and Product Sales.
Who are OCEANIUM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AlgaEnergy and Algaia. Broad incumbents are Corbion, Roquette, Croda International, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Symrise, BASF and Cargill. Ÿnsect is listed as an emerging player.
Does OCEANIUM have an API?
No public API is recorded for OCEANIUM.
What industry is OCEANIUM in?
OCEANIUM's product category is Marine Bioactive Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAJAHAF, Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae), with a secondary code of AFAJAHAD, Marine & Aquatic Protein Ingredients (Fish Protein, Shellfish Protein, Fish Collagen). Its NAICS code is 3117 and its SIC code is 2860.