PittMoss
Seed Round in 2024
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
Ecotone Renewables
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Ecotone Renewables is focused on enhancing sustainable food and agricultural systems outside of large industrial frameworks. The company aims to empower communities to develop through sustainable food practices by providing innovative solutions for waste management. One of their key innovations, the "Seahorse," revolutionizes food and plant waste disposal by converting organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizers through anaerobic digestion. By integrating patent-pending technology, Ecotone effectively removes contaminants such as plastic, metal, and glass from waste, creating efficient waste systems that serve various sectors, including grocery stores, college dorms, hotels, and restaurants. The company’s mission is to eliminate food waste and promote sustainability by transforming discarded food and energy into valuable nutrients, thereby closing the food loop and fostering sustainable communities.
DisSolves
Convertible Note in 2023
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.
DisSolves
Seed Round in 2022
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.
Ahemet Antidotes
Seed Round in 2020
Ahemet Antidotes is a biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2020. The company focuses on developing organic biologic treatments for livestock, aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance. Its innovative solutions are designed to prevent and treat diseases such as mastitis and pink-eye, addressing critical health issues in animals while promoting sustainable practices in agriculture. By replacing synthetic antibiotics with organic alternatives, Ahemet Antidotes seeks to enhance animal welfare and contribute to the overall health of livestock.
PittMoss
Seed Round in 2020
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
PittMoss
Seed Round in 2019
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
DisSolves
Seed Round in 2019
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.
PittMoss
Seed Round in 2018
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
PittMoss
Seed Round in 2018
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
PittMoss
Convertible Note in 2017
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.
PittMoss
Seed Round in 2015
PittMoss LLC is a manufacturer based in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, specializing in sustainable gardening solutions. The company produces PittMoss, a peat-free potting mixture made from organic additives and recycled paper fibers, which are designed to serve both commercial greenhouses and nurseries, as well as home gardeners across the United States. PittMoss is developed as a substitute for traditional sphagnum peat moss, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that helps reduce landfill waste. Additionally, the company offers PittMoss Prime, a versatile soil amendment that can be combined with compost, existing soil blends, or native soil to enhance plant growth. Founded in 1994, PittMoss emphasizes innovation through its research into recycling paper materials for horticultural use.