Environment & Climate

VBASE Oil Company is a South Carolina-based advanced materials company developing high-performance, bio-based alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived industrial lubricants. Its patented technology is designed to reduce environmental harm through biodegradable, non-toxic base oils while meeting the demands of industrial applications. An Abundance Angel deployed $40,000 in impact-first equity financing to help VBASE advance product certification, research and development, and commercial expansion.

VBASE Oil Company is a South Carolina-based advanced materials company developing high-performance, sustainable base oils for industrial lubricants. Its patented Secondary Polyol Ester technology is designed to replace conventional petroleum-derived base oils with alternatives that are bio-based, biodegradable, and non-toxic while maintaining the performance needed for demanding industrial applications.

Lubricants are essential across manufacturing, transportation, energy, and heavy equipment, but leaks and routine releases can introduce petroleum-based materials into soil and waterways. VBASE’s technology is designed to reduce that environmental impact. Its base oils can be used in applications including hydraulic systems, gear oils, compressors, greases, marine equipment, and other industrial machinery.

VBASE identifies SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, as its primary impact alignment. The company’s products support more responsible management of chemicals by reducing the potential harm associated with lubricant releases while also reducing reliance on crude oil through the use of bio-based feedstocks.

An Abundance Angel recommended a $40,000 SAFE investment to support VBASE as the company continues commercializing its technology, pursuing certifications, expanding sales, and bringing its products into broader industrial markets.

The investment supports South Carolina-developed technology working to replace petroleum-based industrial materials with products designed to perform effectively while creating less environmental harm.