Nature Coatings

Nature Coatings develops 100% bio-based, non-toxic, carbon-negative black pigments and dispersions made from wood waste as high-performance alternatives to petroleum-derived carbon black for use in textiles, coatings, inks, plastics, cosmetics, and packaging, helping brands decarbonize and eliminate harmful chemicals.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Series A

Milestones

Funded in 2023 and 2024

About the Founder

Jane Palmer

Jane Palmer is the founder and CEO of Nature Coatings, an American company that makes a range of bio-based black pigments made from certified wood waste for application across a range of industries. Her aim is to “help every industry they can around the world with a better, safer product” and replace petroleum-based pigments and dispersions. Thus far, they’ve partnered with leading brands such as IKEA and Asahi, and worked with luxury fashion houses like Ferragamo and Balenciaga. Nature Coatings is also a part of the Parley Future Material network, with their pigments used on our capsule collection that we released in 2024 in collaboration with Sky High Farm Universe.

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Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

“I have learned so much about leadership, financial well-being, and the power of connection from the amazing community of women at Portfolia.”

Peggy Northrop

CEO of Watermark and Former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, Connecticut

“I love the concept of being able to invest and collaborate with others, mitigating my own risk by investing in a portfolio. It lets me see more deals in the pipeline.”

Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

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