Cascadia Seaweed

As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on a season of growth, innovation, and milestones that give us hope for the future. When Cascadia Seaweed was founded in 2019, we saw an opportunity to create a solid business that enhanced the natural environment and provided economic opportunities for coastal communities. Now, we know the opportunity — and our imperative — expands much further. Cascadia Seaweed is on a mission to build a more climate-resilient food system with seaweed-based agricultural products: liquid biostimulants for plants and soil, and dried feed supplements for animals. We are targeting sales to large-scale agriculture, starting with our liquid biostimulants, to help the industry increase yields while decreasing emissions. It’s sustainable aquaculture supporting regenerative agriculture — a circular system where every touchpoint makes a positive impact. Many thanks to our amazing team, our First Nations partners, our shareholders and customers! In 2025, we hope to support even more producers with cost effective, natural solutions to help build a climate resilient food system. 🌱 All the best for a happy and healthy holiday season!

For #SMEs, navigating the demand for ESG data is more than meeting requirements—it’s about unlocking opportunities to innovate, grow, and build a future-ready business model rooted in sustainability. A huge thank you to Cascadia Seaweed and Robert Napoli for being part of this journey—our heartfelt congratulations to Cascadia on their first close of a Series A raise! (More about the news: https://lnkd.in/dq7vzbJw) We’re also grateful to James Hennessy from HENNESSY HAMMOCK LTD, whose connection through our partnership with MEC demonstrated how our work can also help unlock customer inquiries in the U.S. and beyond (More about the company: https://lnkd.in/gTtBWjZk) A special thank you to Melissa Fifield, Greg Vriend, and the BMO team for their generous gift, for understanding our vision, and for believing in it from the beginning. Your support has been instrumental in scaling the SME Climate Clinic and driving impactful change. Finally, we’re incredibly proud of our first cohort of Climate-Focused Reporting Analysts, some of whom are featured in this video: Annabelle Liao, Ansh Arora, Celia Duan, Muhammad Konain, Julia Bricio Ballesteros, Alexandria DelCorro, @samantha Domingo, Jeena Bahirwani, Jyotsna Ganesh, Mathieu Martins, and Anna F. We’re cheering you on as you continue to make an impact in the world of sustainable business! If you’re an SME and would like to get started on your carbon accounting journey, learn more and join the program here:https://lnkd.in/gp53v-Ww CC: Caren Lombard, Kookai Chaimahawong, Reanne Raymond, Kate White, Heather Berry, Rupeela Gill, Jenny Park, Virginia Hong, Tamrah Corben, James Kitamura

Cascadia Seaweed is proud to be the local host for Industry Night during the upcoming International Seaweed Symposium this May! 🎉 Are you ready to share your innovations, insights, or ideas with a global audience of seaweed experts and enthusiasts? The portal to apply for one of the 10 coveted speaking spots at Industry Night is now open! 🤩 Don't miss your chance to shine on this international stage! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g3fPJywU International Seaweed Symposium #ISS25 #IndustryNight

Wonderful to see Michael Williamson and Robert Napoli featured in a recent Global AgInvesting article featuring our Series A fundraising efforts! "Farmers are facing a perfect storm of shrinking arable land, degraded soils and higher input costs, all exacerbated by regulatory requirements to lower emissions. Cascadia Seaweed seeks to address these headwinds through its ag products derived from cultivated seaweed, including liquid kelp extracts made from nutrient-dense brown seaweeds." Read the full story, as well as a Q&A with Rob at: https://lnkd.in/gVxM44KC

Today is World Soil Day! "We're highlighting the role of healthy soils in food security, biodiversity and climate action under the theme Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage." - FAO DYK that our cultivated #seaweed gets processed into liquid biostimulants that aid in soil health? We've run some exciting trials recently with Kwantlen Polytechnic University on Lettuce and Tomatoes, both with positive results! "Cascadia's liquid kelp extract boosted harvest biomass on Lettuce, with soil drench outperforming foliar application, and increased tomato yield, especially when used with reduced-strength fertilizer." Next up, a strawberry trial with the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada!

"World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources." A very important topic to the team at Cascadia Seaweed. Kelps are naturally nutrient-dense, containing a complex mixture of biologically active compounds that benefit root development and plant growth. When used as a biostimulant, they enrich the soil promoting healthier and more productive crops while promoting overall soil health. To grow, kelp does not require arable land, freshwater, fertilizers or pesticides, and when used in agriculture can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers, contributing to circular, nature-based solutions to food security and climate change. ___ https://lnkd.in/gGWX8set FAO #WorldSoilDay #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Seaweed #Kelp #NatureBasedSolutions

Cascadia Seaweed Accelerates Expansion with First Series A Milestone! Cascadia Seaweed is excited to announce the successful first close of our Series A Funding Round, raising CAD$4 M of our CAD$7 M target. Equally important is the quality of investors we are welcoming in this round, including WWF Impact (the impact investing arm of World Wildlife Fund US), Vere Ventures, Potato Impact Partners, VertueLab Climate Impact Fund, Realize Impact, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Norfolk Green Ventures and other valued investors. With this new funding, we’re gearing up for major growth! The capital will help us: ✅ Build a commercial-scale seaweed biorefinery on the West Coast, ✅ Expand our ocean cultivation operations, and ✅ Scale up sales and marketing for our liquid kelp extracts and livestock products! This first close marks a huge leap forward, but the journey is not over. Investment opportunities are still available for qualified investors ready to dive into the rapidly growing seaweed industry at this pivotal moment. To learn more about our incredible partners and what’s next for Cascadia Seaweed, visit https://lnkd.in/g-yuyGqZ ____ Ken Vaughn Tessa C. Sophia Sartiano Paul Dobbins Todd Paige Bloomsbury Natural Capital Bloomberg Green

🌊 The journey continues to Ottawa for the Indigenous Ocean Business Forum hosted by Canada's Ocean Supercluster. This week, Michael Williamson will join a panel to share insights as an ally, exploring the vast potential of the seaweed industry through an Indigenous-led lens. Moderated by Craig Hall of Luminary, this session will showcase leaders and innovators driving sustainable seaweed cultivation and development. Michael, alongside other thought leaders, will discuss advancements in research, sustainable business models, and the strategic partnerships shaping an inclusive future for the seaweed sector. Join us to explore how innovative approaches in seaweed can create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous communities. _____ #IndigenousOceanBusinessForum #CascadiaSeaweed #Sustainability #SeaweedIndustry #IndigenousBusiness #Ambition2035 #OceanNation #IndigenousInnovation #IndigenousPartnerships #OceanDecade

On the road again... 🌍 This week, Cascadia Seaweed’s CEO, Michael Williamson, and our newest team member, Tetyana Kon, are in Miami for the World Biostimulant Conference to connect with international delegates, explore the latest in biostimulant science, and forge new partnerships. We're thrilled to have Dr. Tetyana Kon, our new Product Manager, joining Michael at the World Biostimulant Conference! With a PhD in Agricultural Sciences focused on Ag Biologics, industry experience, and expertise in taking biologicals from concept to market, Tetyana is driving innovation at Cascadia Seaweed. As we continue to expand, Cascadia Seaweed seeks partnerships with formulators who value a reliable supply of premium liquid kelp extract for their biostimulant blends. We’re also on the lookout for distributors across key segments of Canada and the US. _____ #ThisIsAgriculture #WorldBiostimulantConference #CascadiaSeaweed #Biostimulants #Kelp #Seaweed #Innovation

Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day. 🌺 On Monday, Cascadia's CEO, Michael Williamson, will be a guest commentator at the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Sidney, BC. With relevant experience to share, Michael’s participation underscores our team’s commitment to honouring our true history, recognizing the military service of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and supporting local initiatives. #IndigenousVeteransDay #CanadaRemembers