iMicrobes | Industrial Microbes

?? We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first close of our seed round funding, bringing our total investment to over $10M! ?? This milestone was made possible thanks to the incredible support of First Bight Ventures and Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (UMI). ?? This funding will enable us to: ?? Expand our fermentation team ?? Engineer our microbes 3x faster and purify our first commercial samples ?? Scale our proprietary bioprocesses, transforming renewable feedstocks like ethanol and methane into high-performance biobased chemicals It’s an exciting time as we continue to push the boundaries of bioinnovation and we want to thank our incredible team and the partners who are supporting us Jennifer Holmgren, Jim Barber, Johan van Walsem, Mark Oberle, Olivier Marie Veronica Breckenridge Yosuke Yamamoto, Veronique Lafargue, Derek Greenfield, Noah Helman, Elizabeth Clarke, Matt Engler. Read the full announcement at imicrobes.com/blog/seed. #SeedFunding #Bioinnovation #Biotechnology #SyntheticBiology #ClimateTech #Fermentation #RenewableMaterials #BiobasedEconomy #Innovation #ScalingUp #FutureOfChemicals #Biomanufacturing

Join iMicrobes as a Lab Assistant! Industrial Microbes (iMicrobes) is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations at our facility in Alameda, CA. The initial position will be a three-month trial, and based on strong performance, we intend to extend this into a permanent, full-time position. The Laboratory Assistant will be a critical team member, ensuring smooth lab operations. At iMicrobes, our mission is to invent more sustainable ways of making chemicals and materials for the largest markets. Why work at iMicrobes? - Make a positive impact on the environment and work on challenging problems. - Participate in a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Interested? Apply today!

Big ideas need bold backers—and we’re thrilled that Veronica Breckenridge, founder of First Bight Ventures, is one of them. ? As an investor in iMicrobes | Industrial Microbes latest seed round, Veronica brings deep expertise in biomanufacturing scale-up, venture strategy, and industrial partnerships. Now, she’s sharing her vision with Karl Schmieder, MS MFA and Erum Azeez Khan on the Grow Everything podcast—it’s a must-listen for anyone serious about scaling biotech. She covers: ?? Why First Bight invests in drop-in chemicals: to access proven markets while avoiding product-market risk, unlike traditional software ventures. ?? The biggest bottleneck in biotech? Cost parity. Veronica explains why making biomaterials as affordable and high-performing as fossil-based alternatives is the key inflection point. ?? The convergence of biology and technology: How AI-driven biotech and industrial biology are set to transform our physical world—just like computing created the digital age. We’re proud to have First Bight Ventures backing iMicrobes, and excited to hear Veronica share her vision for the future of biomanufacturing. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dK8yF-aE #biomanufacturing #syntheticbiology #bioeconomy #venturecapital #iMicrobes #biotech #synbio #scaleup

???CEO Noah Helman is featured on The Grow Everything podcast! He discussed with Karl Schmieder, MS MFA and Erum Azeez Khan how iMicrobes is making biomanufacturing cost-competitive at scale by using ethanol as a low-cost, abundant feedstock. ???? The process transforms ethanol into acrylic acid for paints, coatings, adhesives, superabsorbent materials and more. And a second project is starting up to make acrylonitrile for carbon fiber. With $10M raised, iMicrobes is scaling and expanding lab capabilities ?? to fast-track commercialization with strategic partnerships ?? —ensuring that biobased chemicals can compete on price and performance ?? . ?? Read our recap and listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gwGtcwnA #Biomanufacturing #SyntheticBiology #SustainableChemicals #ethanol #AcrylicAcid #carbonfiber #Biotech #ResilientSupplyChain #GrowEverything #Podcast?

???The next podcast for your playlist! In The Manufacturing Executive Podcast, Noah Helman, Co-Founder & CEO of iMicrobes, discusses with Joe Sullivan where bio-manufacturing is headed, and why it matters for the future of our manufacturing economy, our national security, and our planet. ?? Listen now: bit.ly/bio-manuf-podcast #Sustainability #Podcast #BioEconomy #Innovation #Synbio #iMicrobes #Biomanufacturing?

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Industrial Microbes reflect on a fantastic year of achievements and progress ?? towards our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials using synthetic biology. Highlights of 2024: ?? We focused on a low-cost process for biobased acrylic acid using ethanol as a feedstock. ?? Closed our seed round, reaching over $10M in funding to scale even faster. ?? Welcomed new team members, including scientists, senior lab assistants, and a VP of Business Development, strengthening our expertise. ??? Made significant strides in scaling up production, successfully producing 10kg+ polymer per run at our partner, the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory. ??? Secured crucial support from the DoD and BioMADE to advance our biomanufacturing efforts. As we gear up for 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead and to make this possible, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you’re excited to be part of this journey, check out our open position for a Downstream Process Engineer: https://lnkd.in/dzWh8Jna . ?? Happy Holidays ???? ?? from the entire team at Industrial Microbes! #industrialmicrobes #endofyear2024 #biomaterials #biomanufacturing Derek Greenfield Noah Helman Matt Engler Olivier Marie Arturo Ania Elizabeth Clarke Veronique Lafargue Richard Kenny Tony Day

?? Governments are prioritizing resilient, local supply chains, using both sticks and carrots to drive action. ??Consumers are demanding sustainable products. ?? And global energy demand continues to climb. Can the chemical industry innovate quickly enough to meet these challenges—and seize the opportunities they bring? ?? Download our white paper to discover how renewable feedstocks and biomanufacturing are transforming the industry for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/g6mEeTBA #SustainableChemistry #NetZero #GreenInnovation #CircularEconomy #FutureOfChemicals #Biomaterials #BioManufacturing

?? Eliminating our reliance on petrochemicals is no longer an aspiration—it’s a necessity. At iMicrobes, we use advanced biomanufacturing processes to develop sustainable materials that meet performance benchmarks. ?? Explore the customer trends that are already impacting the chemical industry in our latest ebook "Beyond petrochemicals: How biotech and next-gen feedstocks are reshaping everything." ?? Download: imicrobes.com/resources #SustainableMaterials #BioManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Chemicals #iMicrobes #BeyondPetrochemicals #SustainableMaterials

?? We are thrilled to welcome our new VP of Business Development Matt Engler to the iMicrobes team! With a background in business development and capital formation, he brings 15+ years of leadership in building bio-based materials businesses and innovative solutions in industrial biotech. ?? Matt has worked to commercialize many products from bioplastics to renewable commodity chemicals to novel proteins. His experience will be key as we establish partnerships to scale and commercialize our biomanufacturing processes, harnessing renewable, low-carbon feedstocks. In his words: “I am excited by the potential of iMicrobes' technology to make a real impact on the future of our planet. Products in the acrylic acid value chain and other materials derived from P3HP are integral to our daily lives. Producing them in a way that reduces climate impact and petroleum reliance, while matching performance and cost, will be truly transformational.” Outside of work, you might find him on early morning road cycling adventures or enjoying time with his family. ????♂????????? Welcome aboard! ? #imicrobes #biotech #circulareconomy #fermentation #biobased #acrylicacid

We are excited to share that iMicrobes has been selected as a recipient in the DOE’s Voucher Program! ?? This opportunity enables us to collaborate with Moeller Ventures, LLC for a third-party analysis of our technology and its uniqueness within the patent landscape — strengthening the foundation of our work in biomanufacturing as we move toward commercial production. The Voucher Program is a fantastic initiative, providing resources to drive commercialization of clean energy technologies. Congratulations to all the recipients!