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COLIPI
Fermenting Renewable Carbon For Generational Life Quality
About COLIPI
Colipi is an innovative startup focused on producing sustainable oils through advanced fermentation processes. The company operates in the biotechnology sector, specifically targeting industries such as cosmetics, home care, laundry, and aviation. Colipi's unique approach involves using organic side streams—byproducts from food and other industries—and CO2 emissions to create oils with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional vegetable oils.
The company's primary product, Climate Oil, is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids like palmitic, oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids. These oils are used as key ingredients in various consumer goods, including cosmetics and surfactants, which are substances that help mix oil and water. Colipi's oils offer a sustainable alternative to conventional ingredients, helping companies reduce their environmental impact.
In addition to consumer goods, Colipi is also developing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By converting CO2 into single-cell oil using a patented gas fermentation bioreactor, Colipi provides a feedstock for the HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) process. This innovative method allows industrial partners to turn their CO2 emissions into profitable, eco-friendly products, aiding in the transition to climate-neutral aviation.
Colipi's business model revolves around B2B (business-to-business) partnerships. They collaborate with industrial clients who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. The company generates revenue by selling its Climate Oil and SAF to these partners, who then use the products as raw materials in their manufacturing processes.
In summary, Colipi is transforming waste and emissions into valuable, sustainable oils, serving industries that range from cosmetics to aviation. Their innovative technology not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also provides a profitable solution for businesses aiming to achieve net-zero goals.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Employees
- 12
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 66.6/100
- Industry
- Wellness Beauty
- Sector
- Wellness Beauty, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, Sustainable Development Goals, Yeast, Sustainability Measurement, Fermentation, Climate Tech, Circular Economy
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jan 2024 | $2M | $7.9M | Nidobirds Ventures · Stefan De Loecker · HTGF · IFB Innovationsstarter | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Nov 2023 | $165K | — | IFB Hamburg | ↗ |
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Seed8 investors entered at this stage
FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND CLIMATE ACTION
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
EIT Food
IFB Hamburg
Nidobirds Ventures
Stefan De Loecker
HTGF
IFB Innovationsstarter
Other known investors2 additional known investors
AcceliCITY
German Accelerator
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