Key Takeaways
- Flat6Labs has invested in Green Desert Technologies as part of the fifth cycle of its Saudi Arabia seed program through the Startup Seed Fund.
- Green Desert Technologies develops algae-based biomanufacturing systems aimed at addressing challenges in food security and climate resilience, particularly in desert environments.
- The company integrates chemical engineering, IoT, and machine learning to enhance algae cultivation efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Flat6Labs manages over $85 million in seed-stage funds and supports early-stage companies across the Middle East and Africa.
- The investment is part of Flat6Labs’ strategy to support early-stage startups working on environmental and biotechnology solutions.
Flat6Labs Adds Green Desert Technologies to Saudi Seed Fund Portfolio
Flat6Labs, a regional seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has announced an investment in Green Desert Technologies through its Startup Seed Fund in Saudi Arabia. The investment was made as part of the firm’s fifth seed program cycle in the country.
Green Desert Technologies, founded by Abdulmajeed Hashem, Omar Hashem, and Ashley Bursglove, focuses on algae cultivation technologies for use in desert climates. The startup’s work centers on scalable biomanufacturing approaches designed to support agricultural and environmental applications.
Green Desert Technologies Develops Algae-Based Production Systems
Green Desert Technologies is developing systems for algae cultivation that combine chemical engineering, IoT, and machine learning to improve biomass yields while lowering production costs. The startup’s work is aligned with efforts to explore alternative production methods for resource-limited environments.
“Our focus is on developing technology that responds to the specific environmental conditions of desert regions,” said Abdulmajeed Hashem, CEO of Green Desert Technologies, on an interview with with Bridgemena. “Flat6Labs’ support contributes to the advancement of that effort.”
The startup has indicated that its systems are intended to support applications across agriculture and environmental management, including potential use cases in food, feed, and climate-related industries.
Flat6Labs Continues Support for Early-Stage Environmental Startups
Flat6Labs provides early-stage capital and startup program support across the Middle East and Africa, with more than $85 million in assets under management. Its investments range from $50,000 to $500,000, targeting startups in sectors such as health, agriculture, biotech, and environmental technology.
The investment in Green Desert Technologies reflects Flat6Labs’ ongoing efforts to engage startups working on applied research and commercial solutions in sustainability and biotechnology.
Algae Technology Positioned for Use in Resource-Limited Environments
Green Desert Technologies is focused on advancing algae-based systems that may be adapted for regions facing water scarcity, high temperatures, and limited arable land. According to the company, its aim is to develop modular solutions that can be integrated into agricultural operations or adapted for other industrial use cases.
