Investment
Native Microbials receives $1.4 M grant from USDA for climate-smart agriculture
Native Microbials, a biotechnology company at the forefront of animal health and nutrition, was recently awarded a $1.4 million grant from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
DOE directs $25.5M to improve biofuels and bioproducts
The US Department of Energy announced that it would direct $25.5 million in funding towards facilitating the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources.
Westlake Innovations invests in Circular Plastics Fund
Westlake Innovations, Inc., a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation, announced the company has invested in the Circular Plastics Fund. The fund seeks to accelerate the transition to a circular economy of plastics by scaling up advanced recycling technology companies that transform…
Green tech Locus FS announces $117 M financing
Locus Fermentation Solutions, a green tech company that produces biological alternatives to chemicals that advance decarbonization goals, has secured $117 million in IP-insurance backed debt financing arranged by Jefferies —bringing its total raise to over $250 million.
Virustatic gets funding for three biofilm projects
Virustatic has announced funding for three proof-of-concept research projects, facilitating work with esteemed academic partners. The projects are cross-sectoral and address different areas of need and interest, all linked by Virustatic’s innovative application of natural proteins.
Trillium raises $10.6 M in Series A funding
Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced that is raised a $10.6M in Series A financing round. The first closing totaled $5.5M and was led by Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation. Current investor Capricorn Partners also participated. HELM AG has agreed to join the…