Total Funding
28
Total FundingSeed raised
Growth Score
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Heat Score
-4 pts
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GlucanBio, an early stage company that repurposes non-food biomass into high-value chemicals and biomaterials
James Dumesic: Co-Founder- Peter Keeling: Co-Founder
About the Company
GlucanBio technology developed from the University of Wisconsin and Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC) at Iowa State. Our primary purpose is to produce furan derivatives from biomass with cost and performance advantages. The market opportunity is strong and relevant, not only for furfural, but also for HMF, DMF, THF and FDCA.Our team offers
best-in-field expertise in catalysis, IP management, engineering scale-up, and early stage commercialization.Engaging great minds like Jim Dumesic, a world-renowned catalytic chemist, and Brent Shanks, a highly acclaimed principal in the industry, gives us an advantage in hurdling technical roadblocks.
