C16 Biosciences

Americas

New York City

United States

Startup

FOUNDED

2018

HEADCOUNT

21-100

FUNDING

Series A

Keywords:

yeast, precision_fermentation, lipids, cosmetics

Company Website

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BUSINESS

Uses yeast fermentation to produce sustainable alternatives to palm oil and petroleum-based ingredients (Palmless) for beauty, personal care, home care, and food.

BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT

Core; genetic engineering of yeasts for production olipids aimed at a range of food and personal care applications.

TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

precision fermentation; yeast strain engineering

PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Palmless Torula Oil; designer fats/oils; fatty acids, alcohols and triglycerides