IndieBio

IndieBio is an accelerator that supports startups using biology to solve major problems, delivering four-month programs for companies and teams with ideas. Based in San Francisco with an office in New York, it focuses on life sciences, biotechnology and synthetic biology, investing in seed and early-stage ventures that place biology at the core of their technology across products, processes and software. The program favors teams with two or more co-founders and generally provides equity-based funding in the early stages, often combining direct investments with additional financing options. Founded in 2014, IndieBio operates within the SOSV accelerator network, a global platform that supports portfolio companies through mentorship, resources and cross-border programs.

Arvind Gupta

Founder

Alexander Hall-Daniels

Associate

Past deals in Cosmetics

Sóliome

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

DNAzyme

Pre Seed Round in 2024
DNAzyme is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of enzymes derived from Antarctic extremophile microorganisms as active ingredients for skin health applications. Utilizing recombinant DNA repair technology, the company produces highly pure enzymes at an industrial scale, enabling clinicians to create innovative solutions for skin health and rejuvenation in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Avisa Myko

Convertible Note in 2024
Avisa Myko is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the production of melanin, a natural pigment with applications in cosmetics, biomedicine, organic semiconductors, biosensors, and latex products. The company's patented technology enables large-scale production of soluble, affordable melanin, offering protection against ionizing radiation and contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.

Avisa Myko

Seed Round in 2023
Avisa Myko is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the production of melanin, a natural pigment with applications in cosmetics, biomedicine, organic semiconductors, biosensors, and latex products. The company's patented technology enables large-scale production of soluble, affordable melanin, offering protection against ionizing radiation and contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2023
Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2022
Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.

Avisa Myko

Convertible Note in 2022
Avisa Myko is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the production of melanin, a natural pigment with applications in cosmetics, biomedicine, organic semiconductors, biosensors, and latex products. The company's patented technology enables large-scale production of soluble, affordable melanin, offering protection against ionizing radiation and contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.

Sóliome

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

Sóliome

Convertible Note in 2022
Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

Kutanios

Seed Round in 2021
Kutanios is a biotechnology company headquartered in London. It specializes in developing novel compounds for anti-aging, sun care, anti-acne, and skin cleaning products using its proprietary biodegradable molecules technology.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2019
Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.

Avisa Myko

Seed Round in 2019
Avisa Myko is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the production of melanin, a natural pigment with applications in cosmetics, biomedicine, organic semiconductors, biosensors, and latex products. The company's patented technology enables large-scale production of soluble, affordable melanin, offering protection against ionizing radiation and contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.

Ardra Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Ardra Inc. is a renewable chemicals company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the production of petroleum-free specialty chemicals for the personal care and cosmetics industry. Utilizing technology developed at the University of Toronto, Ardra employs model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to create biocatalysts that convert renewable resources into essential chemicals. The company's flagship product is 1,3-butanediol, a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based counterparts, which is utilized in various applications including cosmetics, food, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. With the cosmetics sector relying heavily on petroleum chemicals, valued at approximately $2.6 billion, Ardra aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions that stabilize and sustain the supply chain while reducing ecological impact.

Nerd Skincare

Seed Round in 2015
Nerd Skincare Inc., established in 2015 and based in Elmhurst, New York, specializes in manufacturing and supplying skincare products under its NERD brand. The company offers a range of products including acne treatment systems, nourishing creams, clarifying cleansers, and advanced cellular intelligence systems designed to postpone signs of aging. Notably, Nerd Skincare has developed bacterial cellulose sheets that can accelerate chronic wound healing by approximately 40%, with plans to offer these at a significantly reduced price compared to current market alternatives. The company primarily markets its products online, making them accessible to customers worldwide.
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