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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

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