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September 8, 2022

The startups harnessing the power of algae

Is algae the key to combatting the climate crisis?


Brilliant Planet

Companies around the world are betting big on algae to combat the climate crisis — and make a whole lot of money. The algae market is expected to be worth $8.3bn by 2028, and there are now dozens of European startups — and investors — hoping to take a slice of that pie. 

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Brilliant Planet's test pond. The new facility will be 10 times as big
Brilliant Planet's test pond. The new facility will be 10 times as big
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Adam Taylor and Raffael Jovine, Brilliant Planet cofounders
Adam Taylor and Raffael Jovine, Brilliant Planet cofounders
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Alvyn Severien, cofounder of Algama Foods
Alvyn Severien, cofounder of Algama Foods
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Isabelle Gerretsen

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