Coastal cities around the world are facing rising pressure from climate change, sea-level rise, and aging marine infrastructure. As governments and private developers search for stronger and more environmentally responsible construction solutions, New York-based ECOncrete has secured fresh funding to expand its marine infrastructure technology business globally.
The company announced that it has raised $14 million in a new funding round aimed at scaling its eco-engineered concrete technology for ports, seawalls, offshore energy projects, and coastal protection systems. The funding reflects growing investor interest in infrastructure solutions that combine durability with environmental restoration.
Investors Back Nature-Inclusive Construction
The funding round was led by Builders Vision, with participation from existing investor Barclays Climate Ventures. New investors included Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Monaco Asset Management through its ReOcean Fund, BDT & MSD Partners via Oceans Catalyst, and DCP. In addition, Open Road Impact provided a financing facility to support the company’s continued expansion.
Founded in 2012, ECOncrete develops bio-enhancing concrete products designed specifically for marine environments. Unlike traditional marine concrete, the company’s technology encourages the growth of marine organisms and biodiversity while maintaining the structural strength required for large infrastructure projects.
The company’s solutions are used in seawalls, breakwaters, bridge protection systems, offshore wind infrastructure, and subsea cable protection projects.
Global Demand for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Demand for sustainable coastal infrastructure has increased significantly as cities and governments invest more heavily in climate adaptation and marine protection projects. ECOncrete said the new funding will help the company expand project delivery capacity and accelerate commercial growth in global markets.
During the last 18 months, the company deployed its technology across more than 20 marine infrastructure projects worldwide. According to the company, those projects helped create over 90,000 square meters of marine habitat while supporting 3.4 times revenue growth during the same period.
Several major projects are already using ECOncrete’s technology. These include quay wall infrastructure at the Port of Rotterdam, coastal resilience projects in New York, Denmark, and New Zealand, and subsea cable protection systems in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Adriatic regions. The company’s products are also being used in biodiversity-focused projects at the Port of San Diego and the Port of San Francisco.
Focus on Biodiversity and Long-Term Resilience
ECOncrete CEO Dr. Ido Sella said the company’s technology was designed to deliver both engineering performance and ecological value in marine construction. He noted that the latest investment would help the company scale its operations and support infrastructure developers looking for more sustainable building materials.
Investors also highlighted the growing need for adaptive infrastructure solutions as coastal regions face stronger environmental challenges. The funding signals increasing confidence in technologies that can improve marine ecosystems while protecting critical infrastructure assets.
As climate resilience becomes a higher priority for governments and infrastructure developers worldwide, companies focused on sustainable marine construction are expected to play a larger role in future coastal development projects.
