How much funding has Sway raised?

Sway has raised $7.5M in total funding, most recently a seed round.

Where is Sway headquartered?

Sway is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.

Sway

Q: Who are Sway's investors?

Sway's investors include Third Nature, Valor Siren Ventures, The Helm.

From sea to soil: seaweed-based compostable packaging

Greensboro, United States · Founded 2017 · $7.5M raised

Healthcare

Headquarters: Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded: 2017
Business Model: B2B
Website: swaythefuture.com

Total Funding: $7.5M
Last Round: $5.0M SeedJan 2024
Rounds: 2

About

Sway is a California-based material science startup that harnesses the natural polymers found in seaweed to create home-compostable replacements for single-use plastic packaging. Named TIME Best Invention of 2025, Sway's patented TPSea™ products mimic the compelling qualities of plastic while being fully biodegradable. The company embodies circular economy principles: design out waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Sway is scaling seaweed-based polybags and retail bags available through major packaging distributors.

Summary

Sway is a Healthcare company based in Greensboro, United States, founded in 2017. It has raised $7.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $5.0M Seed round in Jan 2024. Investors include Third Nature, Valor Siren Ventures and The Helm.

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