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STAGE

FUNDING

HEADCOUNT

KEYWORDS

17Cicada

EMEA

Cambridge

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Pre-seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

specialty chemicals for bioplastics

bacteria, fermentation, metabolic_engineering, specialty_chemicals, bioplastics, cosmetics, waste_valorization, plastics_recycling

1849 Bio

Americas

San Francisco

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

custom-engineered microbes for copper extraction

bacteria, biomining, metabolic_engineering, HTP_screening

21st.BIO

EMEA

Sogborg

,

Denmark

Funding:

Scaleup

Series C

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

production technology for proteins like alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin; regulatory services

CDMO, precision_fermentation, food_protein, milk_proteins, dairy, alternative_proteins

3BarBio

Americas

Columbus

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

innovative packaging for viable microbes; microbial products for agriculture

CDMO, fermentation, bacteria, crop_protection, nitrogen_fixation

AAK

EMEA

Malmo

,

Sweden

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

functional ingredients for gut health, skin health, nutrient-enriched formulas; sustainable oils

precision_fermentation, lipids, food_protein, cosmetics

AB Enzymes

EMEA

Darmstadt

,

Germany

Funding:

Established

Subsidiary

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

food-grade enzymes for baking, beverages, grains; technical enzymes for detergents, textiles, pulp and paper

enzymes, fermentation, animal_nutrition, bacteria, filamentous_fungi

AB InBev

EMEA

Leuven

,

Belgium

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

beer brands like Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois; no-alcohol options like Corona Cero

yeast, fermentation, precision_fermentation

AB Mauri

EMEA

Peterborough

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

yeast; bakery ingredients; fermentation solutions for bioethanol, animal nutrition

yeast, fermentation, biofuels, animal_nutrition

AB Vista

EMEA

Marlborough

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Scaleup

Subsidiary

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

enzymes (Econase GT, Econase XT, Finase EC, Quantum Blue); nutritional additives (Axcelera C, Axcelera P, Vistabet, Vistacell); gut health solutions (Signis, Progres)

enzymes, yeast, fermentation, animal_nutrition, filamentous_fungi

Aber Instruments Ltd

EMEA

Aberystwyth

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Scaleup

Privately held

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Biomass monitors (Futura Spectra, Optura); single-use sensors (BioPAT Viamass)

sensors

Abolis Biotechnologies

EMEA

Evry

,

France

Funding:

Scaleup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Microbial strains for bio-based chemicals; bioprocess development services

synthetic_biology, metabolic_engineering, fermentation, CRO, microbiome, cosmetics

Absci Corporation

Americas

Vancouver

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Public

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

ABS-201 for androgenetic alopecia; de novo antibodies

AI/ML, synthetic_biology, therapeutics, antibodies, bacteria

Accelagen

Americas

San Diego

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Privately held

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

recombinant protein expression services; custom protein purification; enzyme toolbox

CRO, bacteria, mammalian_cells, fermentation, enzymes

Acib GmbH

EMEA

Graz

,

Austria

Funding:

Established

Other

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

bioprocess development; enzyme and protein production services

CRO, biocatalysis, bacteria, mammalian_cells, enzymes, therapeutics

Aclid

Americas

New York

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

end-to-end biosecurity platform; real-time screening; research verification

data_handling, bioinformatics

Adamo Foods

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

sustainable fungi-based steaks and fillets

mycelium, filamentous_fungi, fermentation, alternative_proteins, mycoprotein

Adaptyv

EMEA

Lausanne

,

Switzerland

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

platform for protein sequence submission, assays (binding, activity, stability), experiment management

CRO, AI/ML, laboratory_automation, biofoundry, HTP_screening, microfluidics

Adisseo

EMEA

Antony

,

France

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

Essential nutrients (methionine, vitamins); feed digestibility (enzymes, emulsifiers); animal resilience (antioxidants, probiotics); sulfur products

enzymes, probiotics, animal_nutrition, aquaculture, vitamins, amino_acids

ADM

Americas

Chicago

,

United States

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

Ingredients for human/animal nutrition; probiotics; biofuels; industrial biosolutions

precision_fermentation, probiotics, biofuels, microbiome, nutrition, animal_nutrition, flavors, food_protein, amino_acids, fermentation, organic_acids

Advanced Biotech

Americas

Totowa

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Privately held

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Natural aromatics; pyrazines; essential oils; fermentation-derived molecules

fermentation, flavors, fragrances, cosmetics

Advanced Enzyme Technologies

APAC

Thane

,

India

Funding:

Established

Public

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

Enzymes for pharma/nutraceuticals; animal feed enzymes; food processing enzymes; industrial enzymes for textiles/leather

enzymes, probiotics, bacteria, fermentation, animal_nutrition, therapeutics

Aemetis

Americas

Cupertino

,

United States

Funding:

Established

Public

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Ethanol; biodiesel; renewable natural gas; sustainable aviation fuel

fermentation, biofuels, SAF, commodity_chemicals, lignocellulose

AEQUOR Inc.

Americas

San Diego

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

marine microbe-derived anti-biofilm molecules; green chemicals for water treatment

bacteria, specialty_chemicals, bioremediation

Aerbio

EMEA

Gundsmagle Nordmark

,

Denmark

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Proton sustainable protein

gas_fermentation, CO2_utilization, food_protein, single_cell_protein, alternative_proteins, animal_nutrition

Aether Biomachines

Americas

Menlo Park

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

RapidPrint and Ultra filaments; super materials for aerospace; proteins for mineral extraction (rare earths, lithium)

AI/ML, enzymes, laboratory_automation, biomining, bioremediation, specialty_chemicals

AFYREN

EMEA

Clermont-Ferrand

,

France

Funding:

Scaleup

Public

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

Biobased organic acids (acetic, propionic, butyric, isobutyric, valeric, isovaleric, caproic)

fermentation, organic_acids, waste_valorization, cosmetics

Again

EMEA

Copenhagen

,

Denmark

Funding:

Scaleup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

aroma & flavors; coloring solutions; personal care ingredients; industrial enzymes; proteins; commodity chemicals; fertilizers

gas_fermentation, CO2_utilization, bacteria, metabolic_engineering, organic_acids, commodity_chemicals

AGC Biologics

Americas

Bothell

,

United States

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

CDMO services for therapeutic proteins; cell therapy; viral vectors; plasmid DNA; messenger RNA

CDMO, mammalian_cells, bacteria, therapeutics, antibodies, vaccines

AGRANA Group

EMEA

Vienna

,

Austria

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

sugar; starch products; fruit preparations; juice concentrates; bioethanol

biofuels, nutrition

AgroSpheres

Americas

Charlottesville

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

biofungicide (FUN-THYME); broad-spectrum bioinsecticide

fermentation, metabolic_engineering, crop_protection

AIO

EMEA

Tallinn

,

Estonia

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

RedOil; Encapsulated Oil; ZymaLipid Complex

yeast, precision_fermentation, lipids, waste_valorization

Air Protein

Americas

San Leandro

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Air Protein

gas_fermentation, CO2_utilization, bacteria, food_protein, single_cell_protein, alternative_proteins

Ajinomoto

APAC

Tokyo

,

Japan

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

AJI-NO-MOTO umami seasoning; amino acids; pharmaceuticals

fermentation, precision_fermentation, amino_acids, metabolic_engineering, bacteria, CDMO, therapeutics, vaccines, gene_editing, mammalian_cells, specialty_chemicals, nutrition, cell_free, biocatalysis, animal_nutrition

Alagene

EMEA

Rehovot

,

Israel

Funding:

Startup

Undisclosed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

CRO

CRO, biofoundry, synthetic_biology, HTP_screening, fermentation, yeast, bacteria, filamentous_fungi

Algenesis Labs

Americas

San Diego

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Plant-based polyurethane foams and materials for footwear, surfboards, phone cases

microalgae, bioplastics, lipids

Algenie

APAC

Sydney

,

Australia

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Algae production systems (Mini, Helix, Mega)

microalgae, CO2_utilization, bioreactor_design

Algenuity

EMEA

Stewartby

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Acquired / Defunct

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

White Chlorella powder (EdenFlo, EdenPro)

microalgae, food_protein, alternative_proteins, dairy

AlkaLi Labs

Americas

San Francisco

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Engineered microbes for lithium, rare earths, cobalt extraction

bacteria, biomining, AI/ML, gene_editing

All G

APAC

Sydney

,

Australia

Funding:

Scaleup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

LFX bio-equivalent lactoferrin; human micellar caseins

yeast, precision_fermentation, food_protein, milk_proteins, dairy, alternative_proteins

Allied Carbon Solutions (Japan)

APAC

Tokyo

,

Japan

Funding:

Startup

Privately held

Headcount:

Key Products:

Keywords:

sophorolipids (biosurfactants)

fermentation, biosurfactants, yeast, cosmetics

Allonnia

Americas

Boston

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

SAFF for PFAS removal; microbe methods for nickel recovery

bioremediation, biomining, waste_valorization, sensors

Allozymes

APAC

Singapore

,

Singapore

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

enzyme engineering services; biosolutions licensing

enzymes, HTP_screening, microfluidics, AI/ML, directed_evolution, CRO, cosmetics, bioremediation

Alltech

Americas

Lexington

,

United States

Funding:

Multinational

Privately held

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

specialty ingredients; premix supplements; feed and biologicals

fermentation, probiotics, crop_protection, animal_nutrition, yeast

Almac Group

EMEA

Craigavon

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Multinational

Privately held

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

API manufacture; formulation development; clinical trial supply services; commercial manufacture; biomarker-driven clinical trials

CDMO, therapeutics, diagnostics, omics, biocatalysis, enzymes, directed_evolution

Alphazyme

Americas

Jupiter

,

United States

Funding:

Established

Acquired / Defunct

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

enzymes for NGS; enzymes for amplification technologies/MDx; enzymes for mRNA therapeutics/IVT

enzymes, DNA_synthesis

Alta Resource Technologies

Americas

Boulder

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

processing platform for rare earth elements (e.g., neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium)

biomining, directed_evolution

Amai Proteins

EMEA

Rehovot

,

Israel

Funding:

Startup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Designer Sweet Proteins; sweelin (monellin-based sweet protein)

yeast, precision_fermentation, AI/ML, sweet_proteins, sweeteners, food_protein

Amano Enzyme Inc.

APAC

Nagoya

,

Japan

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

tailor-made enzymes; enzyme products for food, healthcare & medical, and green chemistry

enzymes, fermentation

Amino GmbH

EMEA

Frellstedt

,

Germany

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

Key Products:

Keywords:

L-serine; L-threonine; L-tryptophan; L-isoleucine; L-valine

fermentation, amino_acids, nutraceuticals

Aminoverse B.V.

EMEA

Nuth

,

Netherlands

Funding:

Startup

Privately held

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Enzyme R&D services including discovery, analysis, development, and custom production; unique collection of biocatalysts and products like immobilized lipase kit

CRO, enzymes, AI/ML, biocatalysis, yeast, directed_evolution

AmphiStar

EMEA

Ghent

,

Belgium

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

biosurfactants (AmphiCare, AmphiClean)

fermentation, synthetic_biology, biosurfactants, waste_valorization, cosmetics

AMSilk

EMEA

Neuried

,

Germany

Funding:

Scaleup

Series D+

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

silk formulations including fibers and yarns, sprayable formulations, hydrogels and silk powder

precision_fermentation, AI/ML, protein_fibers, cosmetics

Amyris

Americas

Emeryville

,

United States

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

501-1000

Key Products:

Keywords:

custom renewable chemistry solutions

fermentation, metabolic_engineering, specialty_chemicals, flavors, fragrances, sweeteners, cosmetics, lipids, yeast

Angel Yeast

APAC

Yichang

,

China

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

yeast extracts; enzymes; microbial nutrition; baker's yeast and ingredients; yeast for animal nutrition; human health products

yeast, fermentation, nutrition, animal_nutrition, biofuels

Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology (AHB)

APAC

Hefei

,

China

Funding:

Scaleup

Public

Headcount:

Key Products:

Keywords:

L-alanine; DL-alanine; beta-alanine; D-alanine; L-aspartic acid and salts; L-histidine

fermentation, amino_acids, organic_acids, metabolic_engineering, bacteria

Anodyne Chemistries

Americas

Burnaby

,

Canada

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

formate and peroxide based-products; sustainable chemicals; low-carbon fuels

cell_free, biocatalysis, enzymes, CO2_utilization, specialty_chemicals, biofuels, synthetic_biology

Ansa Biotechnologies

Americas

Emeryville

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

custom DNA synthesis up to 50 kb

DNA_synthesis, enzymes

Antheia

Americas

Menlo Park

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Series C

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

biosynthetic KSMs and APIs; platform for scaling from bench to industrial manufacturing

yeast, fermentation, metabolic_engineering, HTP_screening, therapeutics

Anthology

Americas

Cambridge

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

functional proteins for healthy aging and GLP-1 foods; enzymes for animal health; bioproduction of chemicals, materials, food from wastes

filamentous_fungi, bacteria, directed_evolution, gene_editing, enzymes, food_protein, animal_nutrition

Anzen Industries

Americas

San Diego

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Pre-seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Performance Optimization Platform; biocatalysts for biogas yield

cell_free, biocatalysis, enzymes, AI/ML, specialty_chemicals

Applexion

EMEA

Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

,

France

Funding:

Scaleup

Growth / PE-backed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Purification systems and equipment; resins and membranes; digital services

downstream_processing

Aralez Bio

Americas

Berkeley

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

noncanonical amino acids (e.g., Fmoc-7-Methyl-L-Tryptophan)

enzymes, biocatalysis, amino_acids, therapeutics

Arbiom

EMEA

Paris

,

France

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Yusto (food protein); SylPro (feed protein)

yeast, fermentation, continuous_bioprocessing, lignocellulose, waste_valorization, single_cell_protein, food_protein, alternative_proteins, aquaculture, animal_nutrition

Arborea

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

microalgae biomass (proteins, natural colors, bioactive nutrients)

microalgae, cyanobacteria, CO2_utilization, food_protein, alternative_proteins, colorants, cosmetics, bioreactor_design

ARD

EMEA

Pomacle

,

France

Funding:

Established

Subsidiary

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

process development; pilot plant services; CDMO

CDMO, CRO, fermentation, downstream_processing, organic_acids, bioplastics

ArkeaBio

Americas

Charlestown

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

methane-reducing vaccine for cattle

vaccines, archaea, antibodies, synthetic_biology, animal_nutrition

Arla Foods

EMEA

Viby

,

Denmark

Funding:

Multinational

Privately held

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese); protein ingredients

precision_fermentation, dairy, food_protein

Arsenale Bioyards

EMEA

Milano

,

Italy

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

end-to-end biomanufacturing platform; reactors; AI software

precision_fermentation, AI/ML, bioreactor_design, data_handling

Artechno S.A.

EMEA

Gembloux

,

Belgium

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

microorganisms including sporulating bacteria of the genus Bacillus

CDMO, fermentation, bacteria, yeast, filamentous_fungi, probiotics, microbiome, animal_nutrition

ARTES Biotechnology

EMEA

Langenfeld

,

Germany

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

CDMO services for microbial cell lines and processes; licenses for biosimilars, vaccines, enzymes; recombinant antigens, enzymes, functional proteins

CDMO, yeast, bacteria, vaccines, enzymes, therapeutics, animal_nutrition, cosmetics, diagnostics

Arxada

EMEA

Basel

,

Switzerland

Funding:

Established

Growth / PE-backed

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

microbial control solutions; biocides; preservatives

CDMO, fermentation

Arzeda

Americas

Seattle

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Series C

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

designer proteins; enzymes; ProSweet Reb M Stevia

enzymes, AI/ML, HTP_screening, cell_free, biocatalysis, metabolic_engineering, sweeteners, specialty_chemicals

Ashland

Americas

Wilmington

,

United States

Funding:

Established

Public

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

active ingredients for personal care; stabilizers for food; pharmaceutical excipients; sphingnans/xanthans from fermentation.

commodity_chemicals, specialty_chemicals

Associated British Foods plc

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

yeast; bakery ingredients; enzymes; health and nutrition ingredients

yeast, enzymes

Asymchem

APAC

Tianjin

,

China

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

CDMO services for APIs, biologics, peptides, oligonucleotides; enzyme solutions

CDMO, biocatalysis, fermentation, synthetic_biology, bacteria, therapeutics, enzymes

AtSpiro

EMEA

Copenhagen

,

Denmark

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

ShakeReactor

sensors, bioreactor_design

ATUM

Americas

Newark

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Privately held

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

Gene Design & Synthesis; Protein Production; Cell Line Development

DNA_synthesis, AI/ML, enzymes, mammalian_cells, directed_evolution

Automated Engineering Services (AES)

Americas

Oceanside

,

United States

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

automated engineering services

CDMO, bioreactor_design, downstream_processing, laboratory_automation, fermentation

Avecom

EMEA

Ghent

,

Belgium

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

remediation solutions; fermentation platforms; biobased products

fermentation, continuous_bioprocessing, bioremediation, microbiome, single_cell_protein, bioplastics, fertilizers

Azotic Technologies

EMEA

Dunnington

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Scaleup

Undisclosed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Envita nitrogen-fixing inoculant for crops (corn, soybeans, rice, etc.)

bacteria, nitrogen_fixation, biostimulants

B.fab

EMEA

Cologne

,

Germany

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

platform chemicals, biochemicals, and biopolymers from CO2

bacteria, synthetic_biology, CO2_utilization, metabolic_engineering, single_cell_protein, bioplastics, commodity_chemicals

Bachem

EMEA

Bubendorf

,

Switzerland

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

peptide APIs; oligonucleotide APIs; custom peptides

CDMO, therapeutics, DNA_synthesis

Bacta

EMEA

Paris

,

France

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

b-Astaxanthin; biosynthetic natural rubber

yeast, bacteria, precision_fermentation, AI/ML, synthetic_biology, biofoundry, metabolic_engineering

Bactobio

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

novel antimicrobials; biodegradable chemistries; plant protectants

bacteria, AI/ML, synthetic_biology, omics, therapeutics, crop_protection

Bactolife

EMEA

Copenhagen

,

Denmark

Funding:

Scaleup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Binding Proteins (Helm brand)

precision_fermentation, antibodies, microbiome, animal_nutrition

Baolingbao Biology

APAC

Yucheng

,

China

Funding:

Established

Public

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

erythritol; fructo-oligosaccharides; galacto-oligosaccharides; isomalto-oligosaccharides; xylo-oligosaccharides; polydextrose; resistant dextrin; crystalline fructose; trehalose

fermentation, enzymes, sweeteners, prebiotics, nutrition

Basecamp Research

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Scaleup

Series B

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

EDEN AI models; protein design services; programmable therapeutics

AI/ML, omics, enzymes, therapeutics, bioremediation, cosmetics, bioinformatics

BASF

EMEA

Ludwigshafen

,

Germany

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

platform chemicals; agricultural solutions; bio-based materials

commodity_chemicals, specialty_chemicals, crop_protection, enzymes, nutraceuticals, vitamins

Battelle

Americas

Columbus

,

United States

Funding:

Multinational

Other

Headcount:

5001-10000

Key Products:

Keywords:

R&D services; biosecurity systems; pharmaceutical/medical device development

therapeutics

Bayer (Crop Science)

EMEA

Monheim am Rhein

,

Germany

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

10000+

Key Products:

Keywords:

agriculture biologicals; crop protection solutions; seeds (Seminis, De Ruiter); digital farming tools

AI/ML, crop_protection

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

Americas

Brea

,

United States

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

1001-5000

Key Products:

Keywords:

lab automation (Biomek); flow cytometers (DxFLEX); clone screening systems (Cydem VT); NGS library prep tools

laboratory_automation, omics

Berkeley Yeast

Americas

San Leandro

,

United States

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

specialized brewing yeast strains (Superbloom, Galactic, NA series)

yeast, synthetic_biology, metabolic_engineering, flavors, organic_acids, enzymes, HTP_screening

Bestzyme

APAC

Nanjing

,

China

Funding:

Established

Subsidiary

Headcount:

101-500

Key Products:

Keywords:

industrial enzymes for feed/food; Mellia Brazzein sweetener

enzymes, synthetic_biology, sweet_proteins, sweeteners, animal_nutrition

Better Dairy

EMEA

London

,

United Kingdom

Funding:

Startup

Series A

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

bioactive milk proteins including osteopontin (Lactopontin) and casein

precision_fermentation, food_protein, milk_proteins, dairy, alternative_proteins

BiCT srl

EMEA

Villanova del Sillaro

,

Italy

Funding:

Established

Privately held

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Lactive (bioactivated lactoferrin) and Evobiom (vegan postbiotic) cosmetic ingredients; custom bioprocess development services

CRO, fermentation, biocatalysis, HTP_screening, laboratory_automation, enzymes, postbiotics, cosmetics, nutraceuticals

Bio-Based Industry Consortium (BIC)

EMEA

Brussels

,

Belgium

Funding:

Established

Other

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Advocacy; networking; knowledge hub; project/funding facilitation for bio-based innovations

Biobest

EMEA

Westerlo

,

Belgium

Funding:

Multinational

Subsidiary

Headcount:

501-1000

Key Products:

Keywords:

bumblebees for pollination; beneficial insects/mites/nematodes; biopesticides

crop_protection

Bioceres

Americas

Rosario

,

Argentina

Funding:

Multinational

Public

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

HB4 drought-tolerant seeds; microbial inoculants; biofertilizers; crop protection products

crop_protection, fertilizers, biostimulants

Bioconsortia

Americas

Davis

,

United States

Funding:

Scaleup

Series D+

Headcount:

21-100

Key Products:

Keywords:

Nitrogen-fixing microbial seed treatments; biostimulants; biopesticides

bacteria, directed_evolution, gene_editing, nitrogen_fixation, crop_protection, biostimulants, microbiome, omics

Biofect Innovations

Americas

Toronto

,

Canada

Funding:

Startup

Seed

Headcount:

2-20

Key Products:

Keywords:

Sustainable microbial protein ingredients; animal-free protein analogs; flavour proteins

precision_fermentation, synthetic_biology, food_protein, sweet_proteins, sweeteners, alternative_proteins, flavors

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