# Coast 4C Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/coast-4c-group

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Australia
- Website: www.coast4c.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 23, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in Australia, Coast 4C Group specializes in the sustainable supply of high-quality, responsibly sourced seaweed, catering to global brands' increasing demand for eco-friendly products. Coast 4C Group was founded in 2020 in Australia and focuses on the sustainable sourcing of seaweed. It was co-founded by Nick Hill (CEO) and Amado “Madz” Blanco. Coast 4C specializes in offering high-quality, responsibly sourced seaweed tailored to meet the demands of eco-conscious brands. Their GROW program empowers farmers with education, financial resources, and regenerative farming practices, ensuring a reliable supply of premium seaweed for sectors like food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company operates significantly in Southeast Asia, particularly with small-scale fishers and farming communities in the Philippines and Indonesia.Coast 4C generates revenue mainly through direct sales to farmers and clients. Their business model centers on building partnerships with farmers, offering them regenerative input packages and training, which supports the cultivation of high-quality seaweed sold to global brands. Revenue comes from bulk sales, B2B partnerships, and contractual agreements, while pricing structures are client-specific, reflecting the sustainable sourcing of their products. In June 2026, Coast 4C Group raised USD 2.5 million in seed funding led by investor HATCH, with participation from other investors Conservation International Foundation, elea, RS Group, Potato Impact Partners, Minderoo Foundation, Kibo Invest and Azulito Fund (a donor advised fund held at ImpactAssets). Coast 4C Group plans to utilize the funds to expand its farming network and enhance farm management and tracking systems. The company aims to support its growth by expanding into new geographic regions, specifically targeting broader markets within Southeast Asia. These initiatives are part of their strategic plan to enhance operational capabilities and fulfill the growing demand for sustainable seaweed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 23, 2026, $2.5M — RS Group, elea, Hatch Blue, Minderoo Foundation, Kibo Invest, Conservation International Foundation, Potato Impact Partners

## Investors

- RS Group — Seed
- elea (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elea) — Seed
- Hatch Blue (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hatch-blue) — Seed
- Minderoo Foundation — Seed
- Kibo Invest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kibo-invest) — Seed
- Conservation International Foundation — Seed
- Potato Impact Partners — Seed