Thodo runs an industrial microalgae platform that cultivates selected strains in closed‑loop photobioreactors and extracts high‑purity omega‑3s, antioxidants, and proteins. The company supplies food‑grade, cosmetic‑grade, and pharma‑grade raw materials with lower carbon footprints, offering powders, oils, and isolates that meet regulatory standards.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many industries rely on finite, environmentally damaging raw materials such as petroleum‑derived oils and synthetic additives, which create supply volatility and ecological impact. Obtaining sustainable, high‑quality nutrients and bio‑actives at scale remains difficult, limiting the ability of food, cosmetic, bioenergy and pharmaceutical producers to develop greener products.
Solution
Thodo operates an industrial‑scale microalgae biotechnological platform that cultivates selected strains under controlled conditions and extracts high‑value compounds, including omega‑3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and proteins. The process delivers consistent, food‑grade ingredients with a lower carbon footprint than traditional sources. By integrating advanced downstream purification and quality‑control pipelines, Thodo provides ready‑to‑use raw materials that enable manufacturers to formulate sustainable products across multiple sectors. The company also conducts ongoing research to expand the portfolio of microalgal metabolites, ensuring a pipeline of novel bio‑actives for future applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of food and beverage products, cosmetic formulations, bioenergy feedstocks, and pharmaceutical ingredients seeking sustainable, high‑quality microalgal raw materials.
Features
- Closed‑loop photobioreactor systems that optimize growth rates and minimize water and energy consumption
- Scalable extraction and purification technologies yielding high-purity omega‑3, antioxidant, and protein fractions
- Full compliance with food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, GMP)
- Real‑time monitoring of culture parameters and batch consistency through automated analytics
- Customizable product formats (powders, oils, isolates) tailored to specific formulation needs
- Continuous R&D program focused on strain engineering and discovery of new microalgal compounds