Cambrium designs and manufactures novel molecules, termed Supermolecules™, using AI-driven in silico modeling to optimize performance and process integration. These advanced chemical building blocks offer superior functionality compared to existing materials, enabling partners to create next-generation products. The company utilizes local feedstocks for resilient, near-customer manufacturing of these high-performance chemical solutions.
Funding
$12.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The cosmetics industry relies heavily on animal-derived collagen, contributing to environmental degradation and raising ethical concerns about animal welfare. Traditional collagen extraction methods are unsustainable and yield molecules too large for effective skin absorption.
Solution
Cambrium has developed NovaColl™, a micro-molecular, skin-identical collagen produced through precision fermentation. This innovative approach eliminates the need for animal sourcing, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative for skincare formulations. The micro-molecular structure of NovaColl™ enhances skin absorption and efficacy, enabling the creation of high-performance cosmetic products with a reduced environmental footprint. Cambrium's technology provides a novel material building block with previously inaccessible functionalities, allowing innovators to create products that are better for both people and the planet.
Target Audience
Cambrium's primary customers are skincare formulators and cosmetic brands seeking sustainable, ethical, and high-performance collagen alternatives for their products.
Features
- Micro-molecular collagen specifically designed for enhanced skin absorption
- Skin-identical structure ensuring optimal compatibility and efficacy
- Produced through precision fermentation, eliminating animal sourcing
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional collagen
- Novel material building block enabling new product functionalities