HelioBioSys is a biotechnology company that specializes in marine cyanobacteria.
HelioBioSys is a biotechnology company that specializes in marine cyanobacteria. The company uses marine cyanobacteria that grow on air, seawater, and sunlight. They produce a variety of complex biopolymers. HelioBioSys has developed cost-effective ways to harvest and process them into concentrated polysaccharides and hydrogels. These sustainably-derived biomaterials have applications in cosmetics, sunscreens and bioplastics.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Jan 23, 2020 | Grant | $225K | 1 | National Science Foundation | — | Detail |
Jul 15, 2018 | Grant | $25K | 1 | National Science Foundation | — | Detail |
Apr 2, 2018 | Non-Equity Assistant | $287K | 1 | US Department of Energy | — | Detail |
Aug 18, 2016 | Non-Equity Assistant | $250K | 1 | US Department of Energy | — | Detail |
Apr 1, 2015 | Non-Equity Assistant | $25K | 1 | US Department of Energy | — | Detail |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
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National Science Foundation | Yes | Grant |
US Department of Energy | Yes | Non-Equity Assistant |