Visibuilt is developing a fermentation-based binder called visiBIT, derived from mycelium, to replace traditional asphalt in road construction. This approach reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions while eliminating reliance on fossil fuels, addressing the environmental impact of conventional road-building materials.
Funding
€4.4M 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 asphalt production for road construction relies on bitumen, a petroleum-based product, leading to significant energy consumption, high CO2 emissions, and dependence on fossil fuels. The environmental impact of conventional road-building materials poses a challenge for creating sustainable infrastructure.
Solution
Visibuilt is developing visiBIT, a fermentation-based binder derived from mycelium, as a sustainable alternative to bitumen in asphalt. This innovative approach utilizes an energy-efficient circular production process, reducing both energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to traditional asphalt production. By replacing fossil fuel-based components with a bio-based material, Visibuilt aims to minimize the environmental footprint of road construction while maintaining the functionality of road infrastructure. The visiBIT technology offers a pathway to more sustainable and environmentally friendly pavements.
Target Audience
Visibuilt's primary customers are road construction companies, infrastructure developers, and government agencies seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional asphalt.
Features
- Fermentation-based production of visiBIT binder from mycelium
- Circular production process minimizing waste and resource consumption
- Reduced energy consumption compared to conventional asphalt production
- Lower CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation
- Elimination of reliance on fossil fuels in road construction materials