Investment
Biomaterials company Genera announces $350M expansion
Sustainable molded fiber and biomaterials company Genera has announced the groundbreaking of a $350 million expansion to its Sustainable Biomaterials Campus in Vonore, Tennessee.
Umami United raises $9M for biobased alt egg
UMAMI UNITED JAPAN has been selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Innovation Promotion Fund Project. The project will focus on establishing and expanding the global presence of 'Plant-Based Eggs' utilizing Japanese technology. The…
DSU receives $300,000 grant for microalgae research for biofuels
Two researchers from Delaware State University (DSU) have received a nearly $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a three-year project involving microalgae. Dr. Ali Parsaeimehr, the Principal Investigator, and Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, the Co-PI and Professor…
Invaio acquires Peptyde Bio, accelerating bioactive peptide-based crop solutions
Invaio Sciences has recently acquired Peptyde Bio, a company specializing in the discovery and design of novel peptides for agricultural use. The acquisition provides Invaio with a valuable platform and IP portfolio that will enhance their ability to develop biologically…
BioFluff lands $2.5M for plant-based fur alternatives
BioFluff, a biomaterials startup specializing in plant-based fur alternatives, has successfully completed its seed funding round, raising $2.5 million from prominent venture capital firms.
Lingrove raises $10 M to ramp up production of ekoa, a biobased alternative for construction materials
Lingrove has announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The financing was led by Lewis & Clark Agrifood and Diamond Edge Ventures, with additional participation from Bunge Ventures and SOSV. The funds raised will enable Lingrove…