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Again acquires industrial biotech veteran Genomatica
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (528+ words) Again has acquired the industrial biotechnology company Genomatica in a deal that combines a young carbon dioxide-to-chemical firm with one of the longest-standing developers of biobased chemicals. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Genomatica, founded in 1998 and based…...
Industrial biotechnology is working in Slovakia
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1216+ words) Does a chemical plant in Slovakia show the way to a greener industry? Evonik’s Fermas industrial biotechnology plant could provide a blueprint for growing the bioeconomy Recurring stories and special news packages from C&EN. It’s a long-term investment that…...
Lydian raises $43 million led by SAF-focused fund
1+ week, 4+ day ago (294+ words) Lydian raises $43 million for sustainable jet fuel Breakthrough Energy Ventures’ new airline-backed SAF fund led the round Just this past week, the SAF start-up Lydian Labs raised $43 million in series A funding. The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures…...
Business Watch: BioBTX moves on renewable aromatics; Scribe’s IPO is a hit
2+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) July 28 Business Watch Here’s what we’re watching in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries this week by C&EN editorial team The latest short chemistry business news items from C&EN. Karen S. Carter conducted her first analyst conference call as…...
Opinion: Venture capital’s software bias constrains materials start-ups
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) by Michael Burrows, special to C&EN Essays from our readers on issues that impact the scientific community Materials development rarely fits that profile. Physical technologies consume capital earlier and longer. Demonstrating a viable material process typically takes 2–3 years because…...
Here’s what pharmas and investors are looking for at BIO
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (598+ words) And yes, China is at the forefront San Diego—Pharmaceutical executives and biotech investors spent their time on the prowl at the BIO International Convention this week, searching for promising new drug candidates as money starts moving through the sector…...
US gives AI firm $500 million for electronic-chemical discovery
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) SandboxAQ will look for PFAS alternatives, catalysts, magnets, and battery materials The US Department of Commerce has awarded $500 million to the artificial intelligence software firm SandboxAQ to screen new chemicals and materials for use in semiconductor manufacturing. Among the targets…...
Apollo Health Ventures launches new start-up with $20 million in federal funds
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (453+ words) An award from ARPA-H is powering Nula Therapeutics The latest chemistry news, including important research advances, business and policy trends, chemical safety practices, career guidance, and more. Apollo Health Ventures is unveiling a new start-up: Nula Therapeutics, whose funding comes…...
March 31 Business Watch: South Korea consolidation advances; drugmakers strike big deals
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (109+ words) Mar. 31 Business Watch Here’s what we’re watching in chemistry business news this week by C&EN editorial team The latest short chemistry business news items from C&EN. It’s all a lot to follow, frankly. Conventional nuclear reactors are not…...
Breakout Ventures eyes neuroscience and AI with new fund
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (292+ words) The venture capital firm has $114 million to invest The latest chemistry news, including important research advances, business and policy trends, chemical safety practices, career guidance, and more. Investment firm Breakout Ventures has $114 million in new venture capital funds that it…...