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BluePHA
Biomanufacturing and material innovation company providing breakthrough products with competitive differentiation
About BluePHA
BluePHA is a biotechnology firm focused on creating biodegradable polymers to offer an alternative to traditional plastics. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Haoqian Zhang and Dr. Teng Li, who met at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in 2010. Their shared background in synthetic biology and a desire to apply research to solve real-world environmental problems led to the creation of BluePHA. Dr. Zhang graduated from Peking University with a Ph.D. in Integrated Life Sciences, while Dr. Li earned his Ph.D. in Biomaterial and Synthetic Biology from Tsinghua University. Both were accomplished iGEM participants, with Dr. Li leading a team to a gold medal.
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The company's core business revolves around the production and sale of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), a bioplastic that biodegrades in soil and marine environments. BluePHA serves businesses aiming to reduce their reliance on conventional plastics, providing PHA in powder or particle form for use as a raw material. The company's business model is B2B, targeting clients in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food and beverage, agriculture, and packaging. BluePHA generates revenue through the sale of its PHA products. To meet growing demand, the company established its first factory with an annual capacity of 5,000 tonnes and plans for significant expansion.
BluePHA's main product is its branded Bluepha™ PHA, a bio-based polymer produced through microbial fermentation. A key feature of their technology is the ability to use diverse feedstocks, including plant oil, air, and potentially industrial or domestic waste, which helps to lower production costs. The resulting PHA material is versatile, with applications in disposable cutlery, straws, paper coatings, rigid packaging, and textiles. Products made with Bluepha™ PHA boast high heat resistance and can be engineered for different degradation levels, such as home or industrial composting. The company also developed a synthetic biology R&D platform called Holog to accelerate the design and testing of microbes for new bio-based materials.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Changping District, China
- Employees
- 61
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 79.9/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Industrial Technology, Advanced Materials, Bioplastic, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Dec 2023
- Capital deployed
- $2.8M
- Preferred round
- SEED
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Feb 2023 | $55M | $963M | Zhongping Capital · Jiangsu Huanghai Financial Holding | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Jan 2022 | $110M | $440M | Hillhouse Capital · Frees Fund · Genesis Capital · China Chengtong Holding Group | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for BluePHA is 680 monthly website visits, down 38.2% over the last three months. BluePHA's team grew 1.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Frees Fund
Shenzhen Leaguer Venture Capital
Series A17 investors entered at this stage
Green Pine Capital
Hillhouse Capital- TCTaihe Capital
Trinity Innovation Fund
Luminous Ventures
Qianhai FOF
SeptWolves Ventures- QFQihang Fund
- CCCountry Garden Venture Capital
Tencent- FCFangyuan Capital
- HCHuaxing Growth Capital
GL Ventures
Genesis Capital- CGChina Chengtong Holding Group
- ZCZhongping Capital
- JHJiangsu Huanghai Financial Holding
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Tsinghua University
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