Arzeda
Americas
Seattle
,
United States
Scaleup
FOUNDED
2008
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series C
Keywords:
enzymes, AI/ML, HTP_screening, cell_free, biocatalysis, metabolic_engineering, sweeteners, specialty_chemicals
BUSINESS
Computational protein and enzyme design company using AI and physics-based modeling to create novel enzymes and metabolic pathways for industrial biomanufacturing. First commercial product is ProSweet Reb M stevia (enzymatic conversion, non-GMO). Partners with Fortune 500 companies including Unilever (enzyme design for cleaning products) and W.L. Gore (biodegradable materials). Leading two NSF-funded initiatives (~$14M combined) on cell-free biomanufacturing, plus DARPA funding for AI-driven protein design.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; proprietary Intelligent Protein Design Technology platform combining computational physics, generative AI, and high-throughput screening to design entirely novel enzymes and proteins not found in nature. Applications span enzymatic bioconversion (stevia sweeteners), designer cell factories for chemical production, and cell-free enzyme cascades. Works with Unilever, and other major industrials on enzyme development for home care and food applications.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Intelligent Protein Design Technology; physics-based protein design; AI algorithms
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
designer proteins; enzymes; ProSweet Reb M Stevia