# Coral Vita

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/coral-vita

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: Freeport, Bahamas
- Website: www.coralvita.co
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in the Bahamas, Coral Vita Inc. specializes in innovative solutions for coral reef restoration through land-based coral farming, addressing critical marine ecosystem degradation.Coral Vita Inc. was founded in 2015 in Freeport, Bahamas, focusing on the restoration of coral reefs. The company was started by Gator Halpern and Sam Teicher, both of whom have backgrounds in marine conservation. In June 2025, Coral Vita raised USD 8.000 mn in Series A funding led by Builders Vision, with participation from investors including Katapult Ocean and BDT & MSD Partners, totaling USD 8.000 mn raised to date.Coral Vita specializes in innovative coral reef restoration solutions, primarily through land-based coral farming that leverages advanced aquaculture systems and proprietary technologies. Their flagship offering includes the cultivation of diverse and resilient coral species, aimed at restoring damaged reefs efficiently and effectively. The company targets clients from governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and private businesses involved in marine conservation and eco-tourism, focusing on enhancing ecological health and community livelihoods. Their geographical markets include regions with significant coral reef ecosystems such as the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and various coastal areas facing coral degradation. Additionally, Coral Vita engages in educational initiatives, promoting community empowerment and awareness regarding marine conservation.Coral Vita's revenue model is structured around a commercial framework with direct partnerships across diverse clientele. Transactions typically occur through service agreements and restoration contracts, where clients pay for coral cultivation and consulting services related to reef restoration. The firm offers customized restoration packages tailored to the specific needs of clients, ensuring solutions fit various environmental conditions. Coral Vita also promotes eco-tourism initiatives through its coral farms, generating revenue from visitor engagement while fostering community involvement in marine conservation efforts. This multifaceted approach drives revenue and reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and preserving marine ecosystems.In June 2025, Coral Vita Inc. raised USD 8.000 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to accelerate the restoration of degraded reefs and deploy ecological infrastructure. The company aims to expand into new markets, specifically targeting additional regions in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia by 2026. Through the development of new coral species and expansion of their farming technology, Coral Vita plans to enhance their service offerings and increase their operational reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 9, 2025, $8M — Rising Tide, BDT & MSD Partners, Katapult, Builders Vision, 2050, Aureolis Ventures, Rypples, iAlumbra, Colorado Coral

## Investors

- Rising Tide — Series A
- BDT & MSD Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdt-msd-partners) — Series A
- Katapult (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/katapult) — Series A
- Builders Vision — Series A
- 2050 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/2050) — Series A
- Aureolis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aureolis-ventures) — Series A
- Rypples — Series A
- iAlumbra — Series A
- Colorado Coral — Series A