Octarine Bio
EMEA
Copenhagen
,
Denmark
Startup
FOUNDED
2018
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series A
Keywords:
precision_fermentation, synthetic_biology, colorants, cosmetics, enzymes
BUSINESS
Octarine Bio, founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, produces bio-based pigments via precision fermentation, with its PurePalette platform targeting textile dyes, food/beverage colorants, and cosmetics. Moving from pilot to industrial-scale validation with signed commercial partnerships.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core industrial biotechnology; synthetic biology and fermentation platforms replace traditional chemical synthesis.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
precision fermentation; cell-factory engineering; enzyme technology
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PurePalette sustainable textile dyes; custom bio-based skincare and supplement ingredients