Manatee

Seaweed-Based Material Fractions

Established in 2024

The technology

Manatee is a joint venture combining Nordic SeaFarms’ expertise in regenerative seaweed cultivation and farming with Futurelabs technical and commercial expertise and network. Manatee Biomaterials refines 100% of seaweed biomass into a range of functional materials. The company is currently in the process of tailoring the refining process into material grades in close collaboration with the market.

Founded 2025, Strömstad & Stockholm, Sweden
Technology Seaweed-derived fractions and biomaterial formulations
Replaces Conventional plastic alternatives
FutureLab role Co-founder, commercialization, investment & governance
Investors Incubated by Futurelab & Nordic Seafarm

Let's talk.

We work with a select few. Tell us who you are and what you're working on.

For brands

Working with a global brand to reduce non-renewables or shift to regenerative materials? We work with a select few.

For technology companies

Developing a material technology looking for a commercialization partner not afraid of entering very early? We invest time before we invest capital.

General enquiries

info@futurelabandpartners.com 
Katarinahuset, Stadsgården 6A 
Stockholm, Sweden