Ruby Bio
Americas
,
United States
Startup
FOUNDED
2022
HEADCOUNT
2-20
FUNDING
Seed
Keywords:
yeast, fermentation, biosurfactants, lipids, sweeteners, cosmetics
BUSINESS
Ruby Bio is a yeast-based biosynthesis platform company producing biosurfactants, food emulsifiers, polyol sweeteners, biomonomers, and oleochemical replacements from sugar feedstocks. The company's initial commercial focus is glycolipid biosurfactants for personal care, home care, and industrial applications, positioned as palm-free and petroleum-free alternatives.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Ruby Bio uses yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) fermentation to convert sugar into medium- and long-chain fatty acids, fatty alcohols, hydroxy fatty acids, and glycolipid biosurfactants. The company describes using both non-GMO and engineered yeast strains.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
yeast fermentation; biosynthesis platform
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Multifunctional biosurfactants; natural food emulsifiers; polyol sweeteners; biomonomers for polymers; oleochemicals