What is Tidal Vision?
Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and founded in 2015, Tidal Vision occupies a unique niche as the sole commercial-scale chitosan producer in the United States. The company specializes in the development of non-hazardous biopolymer solutions that serve critical sectors including textile manufacturing, water treatment, and large-scale agriculture. By providing performance testing services that integrate seamlessly with existing customer infrastructure, Tidal Vision effectively lowers the barrier to entry for industries seeking to transition away from traditional, synthetic chemical inputs toward more environmentally responsible alternatives.
How much funding has Tidal Vision raised?
Tidal Vision has raised a total of $159M across 2 funding rounds:
Series B
$140M
Debt
$19M
Series B (2025): $140M with participation from IDO Investments, Milliken, Kirkbi, Cambridge Companies, MBX Capital, Eni, SWEN Capital Partners, and Convent Capital
Debt (2026): $19M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Tidal Vision
IDO Investments
A technology investment firm focused on accelerating the growth of a knowledge-based economy by backing disruptive, growth-stage startups.
Milliken
A long-standing industrial manufacturer specializing in performance textiles, specialty chemicals, and protective materials.
Kirkbi
A private investment firm focused on sustainable, long-term capital allocation and the stewardship of the LEGO brand.
What's next for Tidal Vision?
With this recent capital, Tidal Vision is positioned to accelerate its operational scaling and deepen its penetration into global supply chains. The company's trajectory suggests a shift toward broader industrial adoption of its proprietary chitosan technology, particularly as regulatory pressures mount for sustainable material alternatives. Future growth will likely focus on optimizing production efficiency and expanding the application range of its biopolymer portfolio, ensuring that Tidal Vision remains at the forefront of the green chemistry revolution.
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