Ocean

Ocean (formerly Eco-Shelter Inc.) connects the built world through simply smarter products and materials. They start with the needs of consumers in emerging markets (3 billion people) and develop these as desirable building products globally. Their flagship product is a structural bamboo-based panel with versatile building applications. From lifesaving “cool roofs” in India to prefabricated energy-efficient wall assemblies for US affordable housing. To date, the company has been awarded nearly $2M USD of non-dilutive capital, including $1.8M USD of federal awards from the National Science Foundation to develop its highly scalable technology and manufacturing process.