Sustainability through algae
Our Vision
Algae become a megatrend
Algae are climate savers. Algae can secure food supplies. Algae have gigantic potential. They are small, only a few micrometers long. But they are a solution to the really big problems of our time: for our climate, because algae bind large amounts of CO2 through their constant growth. For our nutrition, because they contain valuable plant proteins and lipids as well as many other trace elements. At the same time, they do not compete for habitat or arable land. Viride makes use of these advantages by cultivating algae in large, open salt water basins in desert regions close to the sea, where nothing else grows. We are convinced that the solution lies in microalgae – they are a megatrend.
Why Viride is special
growth in the sand
As a German start-up, we are breaking completely new ground in algae cultivation. In order to achieve a great effect, to produce as many algae as possible sustainably with natural resources such as sun, salt water and CO2 from the atmosphere, we are where everything comes together: In the desert. We have set up our own algae production in the Sahara in southern Morocco. Where there was nothing before, valuable and healthy algae are now growing. This is new, scalable and future-oriented. It makes us special in the algae market.
What we offer
Products
The carbons bound in algae become high-quality proteins, lipids and pigments with versatile properties. They can be cultivated extremely sustainably and replace conventional products with a significantly worse footprint.
Today, the essential omega-3 fatty acids are mainly obtained from fish while the oceans are overfished. Our Nannochloropsis algae provides omega-3 fats in high concentrations and is the perfect, sustainable substitute.
Beta-carotene is found today as provitamin A in food supplements and as a colorant in food and cosmetics. It is traditionally synthesized petrochemically. Our Dunaliella algae contains more natural beta-carotene than any plant, making it the ideal natural alternative!
Omega-3 (EPA)
Natural Beta-Carotene
Collective expertise
Out team
Founded by Germans, development and production are located in Morocco. Our team is multicultural and has many years of experience in all relevant areas.
How we can change the world together
Become an investor
The green footprint of investments is now one of the most important decision criteria. We are currently raising funds for our Series A investment round, with which we are expanding our plant into one of the largest algae production facilities.
Questions or ideas?
Contact
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