What is P2 Science?
P2 Science Inc. is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, specializing in green chemistry to produce high-performance, eco-friendly ingredients for the global beauty and personal care market. By rigorously adhering to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, the company develops safer, plant-derived alternatives to traditional chemical compounds. Their award-winning Citropol series exemplifies their mission to make sustainability both accessible and efficient for brands and manufacturers worldwide, thereby enhancing planetary health through advanced chemical solutions.
How much funding has P2 Science raised?
P2 Science has raised a total of $23.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$650K
Series A
$1M
Series B
$9.6M
Series C
$12M
Unspecified (2013): $650K with participation from Connecticut Innovations and Elm Street Ventures
Series A (2014): $1M led by Connecticut Innovations and Elm Street Ventures
Series B (2017): $9.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2020): $12M featuring HG Ventures and Chanel S.A.
Key Investors in P2 Science
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations (ctinnovations.com) is Connecticuts strategic venture capital arm and quasipublic investment agency, providing equity and debt financing, strategic guidance, and connections to help innovative, growing companies in the state scale, with dedicated funds for sectors like AI/quantum, climate tech, and biosciences.
Elm Street Ventures
Elm Street Ventures is a Yale-focused seed and early-stage venture fund based in New Haven, Connecticut, dedicated to supporting Yale faculty and teams addressing significant global challenges. The fund primarily invests in companies with a Yale connection, as well as those in the greater New Haven area, emphasizing the strength of the founding team alongside innovative technology.
HG Ventures
HG Ventures is an investment firm that provides capital and strategic support to companies. Their investment focus often includes innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, aiming to drive growth and market impact.
What's next for P2 Science?
With the backing of major enterprise-level funding, P2 Science is poised for accelerated expansion and continued research into novel green chemistry applications. The company's focus on sustainable ingredients aligns with increasing consumer demand for eco-conscious products, positioning P2 Science as a key player in the future of the beauty and personal care industry. Future strategic investments will likely target scaling production capabilities and broadening their portfolio of sustainable chemical solutions, further solidifying their market leadership and commitment to environmental stewardship.
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