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§ Private Profile · Vancouver, Canada
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies is a company.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies has raised $138.1M across 7 funding rounds.
Key people at Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies has raised $138.1M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies develops sustainable nutrient management solutions, offering high-efficiency fertilizers and advanced nutrient recovery systems. The company specializes in reclaiming phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater streams, transforming these excess nutrients into slow-release, plant-available fertilizers such as Crystal Green. This approach enhances crop nutrition, minimizes nutrient loss through soil tie-up, and actively mitigates environmental impacts by preventing nutrient runoff and leaching.
The company was founded in 2005 by F. Phillip Abrary, who commercialized a patented wastewater treatment solution developed by Dr. Don Mavinic, a professor at the University of British Columbia. This foundational insight recognized the potential to extract valuable nutrients from municipal and industrial wastewater, effectively closing the loop on nutrient cycles and creating a sustainable fertilizer product from a previous waste stream.
Ostara’s products serve agricultural growers seeking improved crop performance and reduced environmental footprint. Simultaneously, its nutrient recovery technologies are deployed in municipalities and various industries to treat wastewater, improve effluent quality, and create a circular economy for vital nutrients. The company envisions a future where nutrient pollution is minimized, and agriculture benefits from more efficient, environmentally responsible fertilization practices, fostering healthier ecosystems globally.
Key people at Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies has raised $138.1M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies's investors include U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ham James, Cibus Capital, Jim Taylor, Wheatsheaf Group, ADM Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Monty Bayer, Tom BEVILACQUA, Graham Ramsbottom, Stephan Dolezalek, Iyad Omari.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies has raised $138.1M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.6M Ostara - Grant in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2023 | $7.6M Grant | U.S. Department OF Agriculture | — | Announced |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $70M Series C | — | HAM James, Cibus Capital, JIM Taylor, Wheatsheaf Group | Announced |
| Apr 19, 2021 | $20M Venture Round | JIM Taylor | ADM Capital, Wheatsheaf Group | Announced |
| Jan 28, 2020 | $10M Debt Financing | VantagePoint Capital Partners, Monty Bayer | — | Announced |
| Oct 7, 2019 | $5M Venture Round | TOM Bevilacqua, Graham Ramsbottom | — | Announced |
| Jan 3, 2019 | $11M Venture Round | VantagePoint Capital Partners, Wheatsheaf Group | — | Announced |
| May 31, 2012 | $14.5M Venture Round | Stephan Dolezalek | Iyad Omari, Lydia Whyatt | Announced |
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies is a Vancouver‑headquartered company that recovers phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater and converts those nutrients into a slow‑release granular fertilizer called Crystal Green, while also selling nutrient‑recovery systems (Pearl® reactors) to municipal and industrial wastewater plants[2][5][1].
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Quick factual notes: Ostara was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, with a U.S. manufacturing presence and multiple commercial installations internationally[1][5].