Our mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials using synthetic biology.

We believe that cost-effective solutions are key to global adoption.

We are a group of
techno-optimists

We trust that science and technology can save us from climate catastrophe.


We are passionate about the circular economy and using waste to create value.

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A mission-driven team.

Our founders

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Elizabeth Clarke

CTO

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Derek Greenfield

President

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Noah Helman

CEO

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Our values

Leave the world greener

Replacing toxic processes with sustainable ones.

Focus on the half full

Be constructive and focus on the solutions.

Take ownership

Seek advice but decide for yourself.

Data win

Educate yourself on relevant data.

Keep your sense of wonder

Be curious and ask questions.

Communicate early and often

Clear the air, cultivate appreciation, and practice listening.

Unfinished over unsafe

Caution is a habit. Better to wait and find a safe way.

Be yourself -
we like it that way

We want you to feel included and know that you belong here.

Supported by top advisors

Jennifer Holmgren

Jennifer Holmgren

CEO at LanzaTech

Mark Oberle

CEO at RobinHill Senior Advisory Group

Johan van Walsem

Johan van Walsem

COO at Lygos

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Olivier Marie

Business Development Advisor Founder of Delta Energy Partners

Jim Barber

Jim Barber

Ex-CEO at Metabolix

Veronique Lafargue

Veronique Lafargue

Marketing Advisor
Founder of Maison Lafargue


8

YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT



20

PATENTS



$12M

FUNDING



4

COMMERCIAL PARTNERS


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