Genomatica
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | 1 January 2000  |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California |
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| Website | genomatica.com |
Genomatica was a San Diego–based biotechnology company that develops and licenses biological manufacturing processes for the production of intermediate and basic chemicals.[1][2] Genomatica’s process technology for the chemical 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is now commercial.[3] Its GENO BDO process has been licensed by BASF[4] and by Novamont.[5]
History
[edit]Genomatica was founded in San Diego in 1998 by Christophe Schilling and Bernhard Palsson.[6] Schilling's goal was to use biotechnology to make more sustainable choices in manufacturing.[7] In 2021, Lululemon partnered with Genomatica to create a plant-based nylon material, which was launched in 2023.[7] Genomatica produced 5 million pounds of renewable BDO in five weeks at a DuPont Tate & Lyle plant in Tennessee.
In 2019, Genomatica acquired assets from the life sciences division of Renewable Energy Group.[8]
In 2023, L'Oréal, along with Unilever and Kao Corporation invested in Genomatica.[9] The investment will go toward developing plant-based personal care and cosmetics products.[10]
In October 2025, Genomatica entered a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6.[11]
In August 2026, it was announced that Again is acquiring Genomatica to combine the Again carbon dioxide to chemical platform with the Genomatica 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) production and engineering expertise. [12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Genomatica Recognized as Game Changing Company". Cleantechies. 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ↑ "TEN COMPANIES CHOSEN AS 2014 NEW ENERGY PIONEERS". Bloomberg New Energy Finance. 2014-04-10. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ↑ Lane, Jim (2013-02-12). "Genomatica and the Art of Big Wave Surfing". Biofuels Digest. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ↑ Wang, Ucilia (2013-05-10). "Genomatica lines up BASF to bring its green chemical technology to market". GigaOm Research. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ De Guzman, Doris (2012-01-20). "Genomatica, Novamont 1st BDO plant". ICIS. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ↑ cosmeticsdesign.com (2023-04-11). "L'Oreal becomes final investor in sustainable ingredient biotech platform". cosmeticsdesign.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- 1 2 Novak, Cole (2023-11-10). "Genomatica Finds Sustainable Alternatives to Common Materials". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ "Bioengineering Company Genomatica Is Acquiring Assets From Biodiesel Firm To Expand Product Lines". Forbes. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ jirehl (2023-07-10). "Genomatica, Backed by L'Oreal, Helps Push Forward Innovation in Sustainable Ingredients | The Healthcare Technology Report". Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Weil, Jennifer (2023-03-20). "L'Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture for Sustainable Ingredients". WWD. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Genomatica setting up commercial supply chain for plant based nylon". San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Again acquires industrial biotech veteran Genomatica". Chemical and Engineering News. Retrieved 14 Aug 2026.
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