This company develops microbial and biosurfactant production systems for creating environmentally friendly and biodegradable microbes. Their modular facilities enable businesses to reduce their carbon footprint through customizable and sustainable solutions.
Funding
$30M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many industries rely on traditional chemical additives that can have negative environmental impacts and may not provide optimal performance. There is a growing need for sustainable, high-performance alternatives that can reduce carbon footprints and improve efficacy across various applications.
Solution
Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS) develops and manufactures bio-based specialty chemical intermediates using proprietary microbial strains and precision fermentation processes. These formulated intermediates, enhanced with glycolipids and other microbial solutions, serve as high-performance additives that outperform conventional chemicals. Locus FS's solutions are tailored for various industries, offering enhanced functionality, reduced chemical usage, and improved sustainability. The company's biomanufacturing process ensures maximum purity, high yield, and scalable production of these bio-enhanced intermediates.
Target Audience
Locus FS serves formulators and manufacturers in agriculture, oil & gas, mining, and industrial/CPG sectors seeking sustainable, high-performance alternatives to traditional chemical additives.
Features
- Proprietary platform for optimized strain selection and precision fermentation
- Glycolipid-enhanced intermediates that outperform traditional chemicals
- Solutions for agriculture, oil & gas, mining, and industrial/CPG markets
- Customizable formulations tailored to specific industry needs
- Sustainable, 100% bio-based and biodegradable additives
- EPA TSCA registration for biosurfactants, enabling domestic production at commercial volumes
- REACH registrations for distribution across the EU and Great Britain