Tidal Vision develops scalable chitosan-based biomolecular solutions for critical industries including water treatment, agriculture, and material science. Headquartered in Bellingham, Wash., the company positions chitosan chemistries as higher-performing, more economical, and easier-to-adopt alternatives. It holds an expanding intellectual property portfolio around chitosan extraction, modification, characterization, and commercial applications. The company is investing in expanded commercial-scale and R&D facilities to increase production capacity and global accessibility. Proceeds from its recent financing will accelerate R&D in chitosan and adjacent technologies and fund new infrastructure. Tidal Vision frames its mission as creating positive, systemic environmental impact by enabling broader industry adoption of its biomolecular solutions. Tidal Vision develops chitosan-based biomolecular technologies that transform chitosan into high-performance, biodegradable chemistries for water treatment, agriculture, and material science. The company leverages advanced manufacturing technologies and partners with industry leaders to offer its solutions at scale. Tidal Vision positions its products as green chemistries intended to outcompete non-biodegradable alternatives on performance, economics, and convenience. The company is focused on expanding the use of chitosan-based chemistries into new applications globally through industry partnerships. Tidal Vision is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, has more than 200 employees, and operates facilities in five states. Tidal Vision converts seafood-industry scraps—salmon skin and discarded crab shells—into materials and consumer goods. Its core products include chitosan for textile use and salmon leather sheets sold to fashion designers, plus finished wallets and belts sold in 130 specialty stores. CEO and cofounder Craig Kasberg negotiated with seafood processors to buy scraps and lead the company’s product development. The company has 12 employees and is backed by more than $1 million from investors. Management is pursuing diversification beyond fashion, with coproduction deals for eco-friendly pool clarifiers and a pipeline of products including preservatives, fertilizers, athletic fabrics, car seat cushions and antimicrobial sponges. Tidal Vision aims to supply textile companies and designers while expanding into other markets as sustainable apparel adoption grows.

Total raised

$140M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Feb 2025