Investment
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…
BioWell Accelerator receives funding to foster next-gen of bio-innovations
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $53 million to 60 organizations as part of its highly competitive "Build to Scale" Grant program, aimed at promoting venture activity and entrepreneurship for regional economies. The Houston-based First Bight Ventures and…
Asahi Kasei invests in Ionomr to accelerate green hydrogen tech
Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei has invested in Canadian startup Ionomr Innovations, a company specializing in anion exchange membranes (AEM) for use in electrolyzers and other applications. The move is part of Asahi Kasei's "Care for Earth" investment framework, which aims…
JRF receives investment from leading developer of biodegradable films, Ecopol
Ecopol, a company specializing in innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, has invested in JRF Technology, a US-based organization focused on water-soluble polymer and edible film technology.