Arborea
EMEA
London
,
United Kingdom
Startup
FOUNDED
2015
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series A
Keywords:
microalgae, cyanobacteria, CO2_utilization, food_protein, alternative_proteins, colorants, cosmetics, bioreactor_design
BUSINESS
Anglo-Portuguese startup developing the Biosolar Leaf, a proprietary phototrophic microalgae cultivation platform using gas-permeable membranes made from recycled plastic. . Currently focused on spirulina (proprietary strain of Arthrospira platensis) producing water-soluble protein with clean taste and color. Products include NOvo Protein (multifunctional plant-based protein for bakery, nutrition, alt-dairy/meat) and Pure Blue (natural color). Building first commercial-scale facility in Portugal (operational 2027). Partnership with ABInBev.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; develops the Biosolar Leaf, a phototrophic microalgae cultivation platform using gas-permeable membranes made from recycled plastic. The company practices microalgae cultivation and bioreactor design.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Biosolar Leaf system; microalgae cultivation
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
microalgae biomass (proteins, natural colors, bioactive nutrients)