Checkerspot
Americas
Alameda
,
United States
Scaleup
FOUNDED
2016
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series C
Keywords:
microalgae, precision_fermentation, lipids, cosmetics, nutrition
BUSINESS
Uses microalgae precision fermentation to produce specialty fats and oils for food, nutrition, and personal care applications. The company has pivoted over time; originally focused on performance materials (skis, textiles) through a consumer brand called WNDR Alpine, now primarily targeting food and nutrition applications, including a human breast milk fat analog.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; uses heterotrophic microalgae precision fermentation to produce custom-profile specialty fats and oils for food, nutrition, and personal care.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Precision fermentation with microalgae
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Specialty algal oils and designer fats