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PhaBuilder

An leading synthetic biotechnology company focusing on the green manufacturing of biodegradable plastic PHAs.

Founded 2021 China Beijing, China 15 employees Series A Total: $754.00M Biotechnology, Manufacturing

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Company Name PhaBuilder
Founded Year 2021
Location China Beijing, China
Employees 15
Industries Biotechnology, Manufacturing
Funding Stage Series A
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About PhaBuilder

PhaBuilder is a leading synthetic biotechnology company focusing on the green manufacturing of biodegradable plastic PHAs. Founded in February 2021 by Professor Guoqiang Chen, director of the Center for Synthesis and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University, PhaBuilder utilizes "Next Generation Industrial Biotechnology(NGIB)" to develop and produce high-value-added products such as PHA, ectoine, and cadaverine. The company is currently constructing two PHA plants in Beijing China-German Industrial Park and Yichang, Hubei Province, with plans to establish 3-5 large-scale production bases across China within five years. PhaBuilder has completed three rounds of financing, raising around 650 million RMB in total. The investors include Sequoia Capital, China State-owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund, and GRC SinoGreen Fund. The most recent Series A investment of CNY 359.00M occurred on 02 February 2023, with participation from Chengtong Mixed Reform, Agricultural Fund of China, FTZ Fund, Kunlun Trust, Zhonghai Investment, Sino Biological, Sequoia Capital China, Lingang Science and Technology Innovation, Fuhua Capital. PhaBuilder aims to promote synthetic biotechnology's integration into people's lives and upgrade the intelligent biological manufacturing industry to achieve its core mission of "Using microbes to change the world and build a green future".

Business keywords: Synthetic Biotechnology, Green Manufacturing, Biodegradable Plastic, PHA Production, Microbial Engineering, Next Generation Industrial Biotechnology, Halophilic Microorganisms, Intelligent Development Plant, Biotechnology Financing, Sequoia Capital, China State-owned Enterprise, Intelligent Biological Manufacturing, Environmental Sustainability, Biotechnology Innovation, Sustainable Materials

Funding Rounds & Investors (4)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Series A CNY359.00M 9
Chengtong Mixed Reform Agricultural Fund of China FTZ Fund
Chengtong Mixed Reform, Agricultural Fund of China +7
02 Feb 2023
Series A CNY95.00M 1
Sino Biological
04 Nov 2022
Series A CNY250.00M -
17 Jan 2022
Angel Round CNY50.00M -
26 Jul 2021

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FAQ About PhaBuilder

An leading synthetic biotechnology company focusing on the green manufacturing of biodegradable plastic PHAs.
PhaBuilder was founded in 2021.
PhaBuilder is headquartered in Beijing, China.
PhaBuilder operates in Biotechnology and Manufacturing. Its work centres on Synthetic Biotechnology, Green Manufacturing, Biodegradable Plastic and PHA Production.
PhaBuilder has approximately 15 employees.
PhaBuilder has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $754.00M. The latest funding stage is Series A.
Top alternatives and competitors to PhaBuilder include PlantSea, Bota Biosciences. These companies operate in related industries and serve comparable markets. You can compare them side by side on Bounce Watch.
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