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Based in Montreal, Quebec, Dispersa is a biotechnology company that transforms food waste, such as discarded oils and sugars, into biodegradable biosurfactants using proprietary microbial processes. The enterprise produces non-toxic, palm-oil-free surfactants that serve as active ingredients for consumer packaged goods, including soaps, detergents, and cosmetics, alongside applications in environmental remediation. Operating a primary research facility in Montreal and a production site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the firm has scaled its manufacturing capabilities to a pre-commercial level. Dispersa secured $3 million in an oversubscribed April 2023 financing round comprising venture capital and grants, following an earlier $921,851 grant from Impact Canada. The company is currently seeking a $5 million seed round and is backed by institutional investors including Invest Nova Scotia, Dragonfly Ventures, Fondaction, and BoxOne Ventures. The cleantech organization was founded in 2018 by Nivatha Balendra.
Dispersa has raised $7.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Dispersa has raised $7.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Dispersa has raised $7.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.3M Seed in March 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | $4.3M Seed | Nadarra Ventures | BDC Thrive LAB, BoxOne Ventures, Cycle Momentum, Dragonfly Ventures, Front ROW Round, Good & Well, Quebec Government, The51 Food & Agtech Fund | Announced |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $3M Venture Round | — | Felicity Meyer, Wendy Cooper, Tori Hellrung, Fonds Economie Circulaire, Olga Cruz | Announced |
Dispersa has raised $7.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Dispersa's investors include Nadarra Ventures, BDC Thrive Lab, BoxOne Ventures, Cycle Momentum, Dragonfly Ventures, Front Row Round, Good & Well, Quebec Government, The51 Food & AgTech Fund, Felicity Meyer, Wendy Cooper, Tori Hellrung.
