Curie Co engineers enzymes and marine biomaterials to create eco-friendly alternatives to harmful legacy chemicals in consumer products. Their solutions enhance product performance while meeting regulatory standards and consumer demand for sustainable ingredients across personal care, food, and home care industries.
Funding
$13.9M 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
Many consumer products rely on legacy chemicals that are harmful to the environment and face increasing regulatory and consumer scrutiny. These chemicals can negatively impact product sustainability and may not meet evolving consumer preferences for eco-friendly options.
Solution
Curie Co engineers sustainable alternatives to these harmful chemicals by leveraging enzymes and marine biomaterials. They create novel ingredients that enhance product performance while aligning with both regulatory standards and consumer demand for sustainable solutions. Their approach focuses on developing eco-friendly alternatives at the intersection of chemistry and biology, ensuring that new ingredients can be used across various industries without compromising performance or cost-in-use. By partnering with leading brands and ingredient manufacturers, Curie Co delivers future-proof products that strengthen, preserve, and elevate consumer goods.
Target Audience
Curie Co's primary customers are product developers in the personal care, food & beverage, and home care industries seeking eco-conscious and worry-free ingredients for robust, long-lasting products.
Features
- **Curamina™:** A dual-action bioactive designed to work with protein ingredients to support hair health, styling and manageability, and color care.
- **Curabind™:** A novel enzyme designed to extend shelf life and improve the texture of dairy products and other protein-based categories.
- **AmpliPQ™:** An eco-friendly, multifunctional product protection solution at neutral pH, designed to align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
- Biosolutions and greener chemistries for conscious ingredients.