# Blue Ocean Barns

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blue-ocean-barns

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.blueoceanbarns.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 13, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Hawaii, US, Blue Ocean Barns, Inc. is a company established in 2019 that focuses on sustainable agricultural practices through the innovative production of livestock feed supplements derived from seaweed.Blue Ocean Barns, Inc. produces sustainable Brominata® pellets for cattle nutrition. Founded in 2019 in Hawaii, US, by Matt Rothe, the company raised USD 20.00 mn in Series A funding on July 13, 2022. The funding was led by Valor Equity Partners with participation from Tao Capital Partners, bringing the total amount raised to USD 20.00 mn and valuing the company at USD 108.17 mn.Blue Ocean Barns specializes in the production of Brominata® pellets, derived from a patented variety of red seaweed, Asparagopsis. These pellets supplement cattle diets with essential nutrients, including iodine and eight amino acids. They are formulated for easy incorporation into mixed rations for dairy and beef cattle, utilizing innovative land-based cultivation methods to promote sustainability. The company markets its products mainly to dairy and livestock operations across North America and select international markets.Blue Ocean Barns operates on a B2B revenue model, supplying Brominata® pellets to livestock feed manufacturers, dairy producers, and beef cattle operations. Clients purchase these products in bulk to enhance feed nutritional profiles, negotiating contracts based on dietary needs. The pricing is competitive within the livestock feed market, supporting the company's sustainable solutions for cattle nutrition.The company plans to utilize the USD 20.00 mn raised in its Series A funding to expand its product lineup and enter new markets. Specific upcoming products and their release dates are being developed to enhance the nutritional offerings for livestock. Blue Ocean Barns aims to penetrate additional international markets by 2024, increasing its global footprint and addressing nutritional deficiencies in cattle.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 13, 2022, $20M — Valor Equity Partners, Tao Capital Partners
- Seed, Jun 10, 2021, $5M — Valor Equity Partners

## Investors

- Valor Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-equity-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Tao Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tao-capital-partners) — Series A