Dispersa Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2019

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 17

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $3.98M

  • Investors
  • 24

Dispersa General Information

Description

Developer of biosurfactants designed to provide alternatives to conventional palm- and petroleum-based surfactants. The company offers upcycled biosurfactants made from food waste for use in cleaners, hand soaps, and lotions, enabling manufacturers to incorporate plant-based ingredients into everyday consumer products.

Contact Information

Website
www.dispersa.ca
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 235 Boulevard Armand-Frappier
  • Suite 120
  • Laval, Quebec H7V 4A7
  • Canada
+1 (514)
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Environmental Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • 235 Boulevard Armand-Frappier
  • Suite 120
  • Laval, Quebec H7V 4A7
  • Canada
+1 (514)

Dispersa Timeline

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Dispersa Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Later Stage VC 13-Jan-2025 $3.98M Completed Generating Revenue
10. Grant 20-Apr-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Early Stage VC 20-Apr-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Early Stage VC 01-Jan-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 11-Apr-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator 11-Sep-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Grant 16-Dec-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Accelerator/Incubator 02-Jun-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
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Dispersa Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of biosurfactants designed to provide alternatives to conventional palm- and petroleum-based surfactants. The
Specialty Chemicals
Laval, Canada
17 As of 2026

Ghent, Belgium
 

Birkenhead, United Kingdom
 
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Dispersa Competitors (4)

One of Dispersa’s 4 competitors is AmphiStar, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Ghent, Belgium.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
AmphiStar Venture Capital-Backed Ghent, Belgium
Holiferm Venture Capital-Backed Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Evonik Industries Formerly PE-Backed Essen, Germany
Locus Fermentation Solutions Venture Capital-Backed Solon, OH
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Dispersa Patents

  • 4

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • 3

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Dispersa Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4499808-A1 Biosurfactant producing microorganisms Pending 28-Mar-2022
EP-4499808-A4 Biosurfactant producing microorganisms Pending 28-Mar-2022
US-20250215474-A1 Biosurfactant producing microorganisms Pending 28-Mar-2022
WO-2023184025-A1 Biosurfactant producing microorganisms Inactive 28-Mar-2022 C12P19/44

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Dispersa Investors (24)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
BDC Capital Growth/Expansion Minority
Cycle Momentum Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Investissement Quebec PE/Buyout Minority
Nàdarra Ventures Venture Capital Minority
NYA Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Dispersa FAQs

  • When was Dispersa founded?

    Dispersa was founded in 2019.

  • Where is Dispersa headquartered?

    Dispersa is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

  • What is the size of Dispersa?

    Dispersa has 17 total employees.

  • What industry is Dispersa in?

    Dispersa’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is Dispersa a private or public company?

    Dispersa is a Private company.

  • What is Dispersa’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Dispersa is .

  • How much funding has Dispersa raised over time?

    Dispersa has raised $5.09M.

  • Who are Dispersa’s investors?

    BDC Capital, Cycle Momentum, Investissement Quebec, Nàdarra Ventures, and NYA Ventures are 5 of 24 investors who have invested in Dispersa.

  • Who are Dispersa’s competitors?

    AmphiStar, Holiferm, Evonik Industries, and Locus Fermentation Solutions are competitors of Dispersa.

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