EnginZyme
Industrial biotechnology company developing enzyme-based manufacturing solutions that enable sustainable production of chemicals currently made from fossil fuels.
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EnginZyme is an industrial biotechnology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on developing enzyme-based manufacturing solutions for the chemical industry. The company's technology enables the sustainable production of chemicals that are currently manufactured using fossil fuel-based processes.
EnginZyme has developed proprietary enzyme immobilization technology that allows biocatalysts to be used in industrial manufacturing processes, enabling cell-free biocatalysis at scale. This approach offers potential advantages in sustainability, cost, and product quality compared to traditional chemical synthesis.
The company is part of the Sofinnova Partners portfolio and represents the growing investment in sustainable chemistry and green manufacturing technologies.
Team
- Karim Engelmark Cassimjee, Ph.D. - Co-founder & CEO
- Per-Olof Syrén, Ph.D. - Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Additional Research Findings
- Founded in 2014
- Portfolio company of Sofinnova Partners
- Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
- Focus on industrial biotechnology
- Enzyme immobilization technology
- Cell-free biocatalysis platform
- Sustainable chemistry focus
- Targets chemicals currently made from fossil fuels
- Spun out from KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sources
Investors
| Name | Location | Type | Stages | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofinnova Partners | Paris, France | biotech-focused | seedseries-a+3 | 23 |