Biosolutions
Biosolutions
The pace that society produces and releases chemicals and other novel entities into the environment is not consistent with staying within a safe operating space for humanity. We invest in cutting edge biotechnology generating new materials that can replace key drivers of pollution and emissions.
We invest in new materials that can replace key drivers of pollution and emissions
Many of today’s materials and chemicals are incompatible with planetary boundaries. Biosolutions offer cleaner, nature-based alternatives.
Our investment thesis
We invest in the tools of nature to deliver novel bio-based materials and processes that replace fossil-based and highly polluting inputs across industries, while remaining commercially competitive.
What we are looking for
- Cutting edge biotech enabling greener solutions that were not possible yesterday
- Solutions with potential to scale and generate significant impact at cost parity with existing solutions
- Technologies ready to scale into existing value chains
Our investments within biosolutions
We have invested in solutions that are cutting emissions, protecting biodiversity, and proving that biology is one of the most powerful technologies we have for building a future worth venturing into.
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Octarine bio
Bio-based dye palette that replaces conventional synthetic dyes
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Cellugy
Biofabricating high-performance cellulose to replace petrochemicals
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“Biosolutions allow us to redesign materials from the molecule up – with nature as the blueprint.”
Explore all our investment verticals
- Circular economy
- Built environment
- Biosolutions
- Climate tech
- Energy
- Food & agriculture
Explore all our investment verticals
Our current linear ‘take-make-waste’ system use 60% more resources than the earth can generate every year. We invest in solutions that enable reuse, upcycling and recycling of waste streams to enable a circular economy.
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Come venture with us
Pitch us
Have a venture where impact and growth scale together? We invest early and work side-by-side powered by the whole Footprint Firm team.
Cellugy
Biofabricating high-performance cellulose to replace petrochemicals
Investment vertical
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Stage
- Seed
Website
www.cellugy.com about https://www.cellugy.com/The challenge
Many everyday products rely on petrochemical-based ingredients that contribute to microplastic pollution, toxic waste, and high carbon emissions. Even plant-based cellulose alternatives often require resource-intensive harvesting and heavy chemical processing, making them difficult to scale sustainably. Industries like personal care urgently need high-performance materials that don’t damage the planet.
The solution
Cellugy biofabricates pure cellulose through microbial fermentation, producing EcoFLEXY — a first-of-its-kind powder cellulose that brings the force of nature to product formulations. Renewable, biodegradable, and fossil-free, EcoFLEXY replaces petrochemical ingredients without compromising performance. It is adaptable, stable, and easily redispersed, making it a powerful tool for sustainable innovation that meets industry needs and customer expectations while supporting a fully circular materials future.
