About Seaspire

Seaspire is pioneering bio-based, marine and human safe cosmetic ingredients that redefine the future of beauty. Anchored in rigorous peer-reviewed science and inspired by the resilience of marine ecosystems, Seaspire develops high-performance ingredients that deliver exceptional efficacy without compromising environmental or human health. At the core of Seaspire's platform is Xanthochrome®, a proprietary bioactive that provides multifunctional protection - shielding skin from pollution, oxidative stress, and everyday environmental aggressors while supporting a healthier skin barrier. Guided by the ethos "live in a cleaner, safer world", Seaspire equips brands and formulators with the next generation of eco-conscious, science-first skincare technologies - proving that performance and planetary responsibility can coexist beautifully.

Seaspire is solving the industry's need for clean, transparent, and sustainable high-performance ingredients - closing the gap between consumer expectations, regulatory pressures, and the limited options available in today's market.

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Team

Camille Martin, PhD

Founder

Problem statement

The beauty and personal care industry is facing a critical gap: consumers and global brands increasingly demand high-performance ingredients that are both safe and genuinely sustainable, yet the market is still dominated by legacy synthetic ingredients with damaging environmental impact. Brands are under pressure to meet stricter regulations, ESG goals, and consumer transparency expectations - but lack access to next-generation, science-validated alternatives that can deliver real efficacy without ecological trade-offs.

Seaspire addresses this gap by supplying the rapidly growing market for bio-based, environmentally resilient skincare actives that are proven safe for people and the planet. Our proprietary marine-inspired technology, Xanthochrome®, responds to rising concerns about pollution exposure, oxidative stress, and skin barrier damage.

Traction information

• APAC Distribution Partnership Signed – Partnership with leading South Korean ingredient supplier, unlocking one of the world’s most influential beauty markets.
• Biomanufacturing Breakthrough – Advanced a next-generation fermentation process that reduces production cost, improves margins, and supports global sustainability mandates
• Global Market Readiness – Samples shipped internationally with strong inbound demand from top global beauty leaders.

Why Now
• Photoprotection & Anti-Aging Demand: Growing need for multifunctional, scientifically validated active ingredients
• Microbiome & Skin Health: Rising interest in ingredients supporting skin barrier and microbiome
• Sustainable Alternatives: Global consumer shift toward cruelty-free, vegan, and bio-manufactured ingredients
• High Pricing Power: Proprietary bioactive command premium margins
• Mass Market Tailwinds: Positioned at the intersection of clean beauty, biotech, and suncare
• Growing IP Portfolio: Strong protection around Xanthochrome® and related biomolecules
• Leadership Edge: Team with multi-disciplinary expertise in biotechnology, skincare innovation and commercialization

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Milestones

September 2024

Seaspire Ingredient Overview - Featuring Peer Review Publications and Product Formulations

The Seaspire Ingredient Overview is a comprehensive, visually rich dossier introducing the science, origin, and performance of Xanthochrome®, Seaspire’s flagship bio-inspired cosmetic ingredient. It outlines the company’s mission to transform skincare through safe, effective, and environmentally responsible biotechnology, rooted in more than eight years of research and development.

Beginning with Seaspire’s founding story and values, the document highlights how co-founders Camille Martin, PhD, and Leila Deravi, PhD, leveraged marine biology and materials science to create a new class of skincare actives inspired by cephalopod-inspired chromophores. It details the evolution of Xanthochrome® from concept to market-ready ingredient—including manufacturing, safety validation, and regulatory compliance.

A central portion of the document spotlights Xanthochrome®’s unique properties, positioning it as a photostable, water-soluble antioxidant offering anti-aging benefits, broad-spectrum protection (UVB–HEVL), and synergistic compatibility with other skincare ingredients. Clinical efficacy data supports improvements in skin barrier function, texture, tone, hydration, and overall skin appearance.

The overview clearly defines two core program areas—Suncare and Skincare—and demonstrates how Xanthochrome® enables inclusive, high-performance formulations, particularly addressing needs of melanin-rich skin and modern environmental stressors.

Additional sections outline Seaspire’s growing intellectual property portfolio, extensive safety and performance testing, and early application formulas, including an Anti-Aging Serum, Restorative Moisturizer, and Renewal Shield Sunscreen. These examples showcase how the ingredient can elevate finished products through stability, efficacy, and clean, marine-safe innovation.

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Funding

Currently raising capital

Total raised to date: $4,220,000