The startup has developed a synthetic biology platform that utilizes plant cell cultures in bioreactors to produce valuable end products like aloe, natural rubber, and citrus oils without generating waste. This technology enables clients to optimize plant cell growth for efficient and sustainable production processes.
Funding
$6.3M 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
Traditional methods of sourcing plant-based ingredients often rely on conventional agriculture, which can be resource-intensive, environmentally damaging through pesticide use and land clearing, and subject to inconsistencies in quality and supply due to climate variability and other external factors. This creates challenges for industries seeking sustainable and reliable sources of high-quality plant-derived compounds.
Solution
Chi Botanic offers a synthetic biology platform leveraging plant cell cultures grown in controlled bioreactors to produce a variety of plant-based ingredients, including aloe vera, vanilla, and citrus oils. This approach eliminates the need for traditional farming, reducing land use, water consumption, and pesticide application. By optimizing plant cell growth in a lab environment, Chi Botanic ensures a consistent and scalable supply of pure, high-quality ingredients for diverse industries, while minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable production practices.
Target Audience
Chi Botanic serves industries requiring sustainable and high-quality plant-based ingredients, including the cosmetics, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Features
- Proprietary plant cell culture technology for efficient production of plant-based compounds
- Controlled bioreactor environment ensuring consistent quality and purity
- Sustainable production process reducing land, water, and pesticide use
- Scalable platform for reliable supply of ingredients from lab to market
- Production of aloe vera with enhanced bioactive properties and free of harmful toxins
- Exploration of new plant cell cultures, such as vanilla and citrus