Viridos (formerly Synthetic Genomics, Inc) is a privately held biotechnology company harnessing the power of photosynthesis to create transformative solutions to mitigate climate change. Our unparalleled understanding of algal genetics and ability to translate innovation from lab to field underpins our initial deployment: a scalable platform to produce low-carbon intensity biofuels for aviation, commercial trucking, and maritime shipping. Building on a legacy of genomic firsts, our team of scientists and engineersare shaping new pathways toward a sustainable bioeconomy. To learn more, visit us at Viridos.com
Location: United States, California, San Diego
Employees: 51-200
Phone: +1 858-754-2900
Total raised: $25M
Founded date: 2005
Investors 1
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 15.03.2023 | Series A | $25M | - |
Mentions in press and media 4
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| 15.03.2023 | California-based biofuel startup Viridos raises USD 25 million in Series A funding | California’s LA JOLLA — Viridos, Inc., the premier algal biofuel business devoted to generating sustainable, low-carbon, algae-based jet and diesel fuel, has secured a USD 25M Series A equity investment. Chevron U.S.A. Inc., United Airlines... |
| 13.03.2023 | Viridos closes $25M Series A round to further scale their Algae Biofuel production | - |
| 13.03.2023 | Viridos Raises $25M in Series A Funding | Viridos, a La Jolla, CA-based algae biofuel company, raised $25M in Series A funding. The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and United Airlines Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further... |
| 13.03.2023 | Breakthrough Energy Ventures Leads $25M Series A for Viridos’ Revolutionary and Sustainable Algae Biofuels | Listen to this story: Viridos’ Algae Biofuels to Decarbonize Jet and Diesel Fuel using Highly Productive, Sustainable, and Scalable Saltwater Algae Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and United Airlines Ventures Join Viridos Series A Viridos, Inc., the le... |