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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

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