michroma

Michroma, founded in 2019, is a dynamic biotech platform innovating in the realm of natural ingredients with its pioneering use of synthetic biology. Operating from both Rosario, Argentina and San Francisco, USA, Michroma ingeniously taps into the potential of filamentous fungi, transforming them into sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective resources for high-performance ingredients.

With its innovative core focused on pH and thermal stable food colorants, Michroma is already testing its prototypes with industry-leading food, beverage, and cosmetic companies. Their current product line extends beyond colorants to include mycoprotein, emphasizing their versatile applicability across sectors like Biopharma, Biotechnology, and Wellness Beauty.

The company has swiftly garnered financial traction, securing a $6.40M Seed investment in February 2023. This round was backed by prominent investors such as indiebio, Boro Capital, and The Mills Fabrica, highlighting confidence in Michroma’s innovative capabilities and market potential.