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Provectus Algae

Eliminating gigaton-scale greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

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Nusqe Spanton

Founder & CEO at Provectus Algae

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Employees 21–50
Headquarters Australia
Provectus Algae is a carbon removal company that provides a seaweed-based feed additive. This additive acts as an effective burp suppressant, providing a simple, cost-effective solution to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef farms. It offers an easy-to-access solution that does not involve drastic changes to the supply chain or consumer behaviour. This approach allows corporations to support a ‘just transition’ model of sustainability, enabling farm families to continue their livelihoods while adopting sustainable practices. Through its services, Provectus Algae offers a low-cost solution for corporations wishing to meet public SBTi goals and reduce large amounts of carbon in their supply chains.

Notable Achievements

  • Produce cheap & effective stockfeeds to reduce methane emissions by up to 95% in ruminant livestock
  • Manufacturing method yields 5x faster growth than the industry's best rates and yields 3.3x more bio
  • Secured over US$25 million in funding and grants, built a 12,000L pilot facility and 30,000L demons

Currently Operating in Two Regions

Press Mentions

November 13, 2026

Queensland technology to drive beef industry innovation and sustainable cattle production

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July 25, 2025

Provectus Algae secures $12.6M to scale methane-reducing feed tech

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July 23, 2025

Provectus Algae Raises $12.6M in Series A Led by At One Ventures and Grant Funding

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May 23, 2024

Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for Asia Pacific programme

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Posted May 29, 2023

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