San Diego, United States
Geno, founded in 2000, is accelerating the shift towards sustainability by replacing fossil fuels with plant-based sources. Operating under the slogan "The Sustainable Source™", the company focuses on fostering transparency and traceability in product sourcing across multiple industries. With headquarters in the United States, Geno harnesses the power of biotechnology to ferment plant sugars into essential materials, benefiting some of the world's largest brands.
Their Innovation Center teams, with over $300 million in technology investments, have developed a comprehensive portfolio of 2,200 patents and applications. Geno's strategic partnerships include collaborations with major brands, such as Novamont, Qore® (a joint venture of Cargill and HELM), Covestro, and Aquafil. The last corporate round investment occurred on August 18, 2021, backed by Lululemon, signaling investor confidence in Geno's vision and scalable climate action solutions.
