Wavemaker Impact, a Southeast Asia’s climate-tech venture builder, has launched Zentide, a startup transforming tropical seaweed into sustainable bio stimulants and bio fertilizers.
Wavemaker said in a statement on Tuesday the investment from will allow Zentide to enhance its product development, scale operations across Indonesia, and form strategic partnerships to maximize its reach.
It noted that Zentide is actively seeking collaborations with organizations that share its vision of sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility.
According to the statement, modern agriculture is at a crossroads, grappling with degraded soils, an overreliance on synthetic fertilizers, and mounting emissions.
Smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia bear the brunt of these challenges, yet, hidden beneath the waves lies an untapped solution—tropical seaweed, a sustainable powerhouse ready to transform farming and fight climate change.
“Zentide’s vision is to unlock the potential of natural resources to drive sustainable agriculture, reduce emissions, and uplift coastal communities,” said Zentide Founder and Chief Executive Officer Zachary Nice, who brings over 20 years of dynamic leadership across logistics, marketing, and climate-focused initiatives to the firm.
“With Wavemaker Impact’s support, we’re not just scaling our business—we’re scaling impact,” he added.
Zentide is a climate-tech company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on transforming tropical seaweed into sustainable bio stimulants and biofertilizers.
By enhancing soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and empowering coastal communities, the firm is creating innovative, scalable solutions to reshape agriculture for a more sustainable future.
By leveraging tropical seaweed as a resource, the firm’s products improve soil health, help farmers reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and contribute to climate resilience.
Seaweed’s rapid growth and high carbon-sequestering potential make it an ideal cornerstone for sustainable agricultural practices.
At the core of Zentide’s operations is a commitment to community collaboration and environmental stewardship.
The company’s solutions aim to empower coastal communities by creating new economic opportunities for seaweed harvesters while addressing global challenges like soil degradation and rising agricultural emissions.
“Zentide exemplifies the kind of startup that embodies our mission to tackle climate change through innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Guillem Segarra, Principal at Wavemaker Impact.
“By harnessing the untapped potential of tropical seaweed, Zentide is creating real solutions for farmers, communities, and the planet,
“We’re proud to support the Zentide team as they lead the charge toward a more sustainable agricultural future,” he added.
Launched in 2021, Wavemaker Impact co-founds sustainability startups with proven entrepreneurs, with the goal of building a portfolio of companies by 2035 that has the potential to reduce 10 percent of the global carbon budget.
The fund focuses on building ventures that target the biggest drivers of emissions such as agriculture, energy, industrial processes, built environment, and transport.
Its $60 million debut fund focuses primarily on Southeast Asia and includes limited partners such as the United States International Development Finance Corporation, British International Investment, Triple Jump, JG Summit, and Qarlbo Energy.
Each startup that Wavemaker Impact builds is a ‘100×100’ company — with the potential to abate 100 million tons of C02e and generate $100 million revenue per year.