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§ Private Profile · Oakland, CA, USA
Biotechnology company manufacturing sustainable bioproducts with UV-enabled bioreactor systems: therapeutics, enzymes, bioplastics.
Biosphere is an Oakland, California-based biotechnology company that develops and manufactures UV-enabled bioreactor systems designed to produce sustainable bioproducts at an industrial commercial scale. The organization replaces traditional steam-based manufacturing infrastructure with clean energy technology, enabling the rapid and scalable production of essential agricultural and industrial goods including therapeutics, enzymes, proteins, bioplastics, fertilizers, and aviation jet fuel. By utilizing this patented hardware alongside engineered biology, the enterprise reportedly reduces capital intensity and lowers operational production costs to approximately ten times cheaper than existing commercial fermentation bioprocesses. In January 2025, the company successfully secured $8.8 million in seed funding through a financing round co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and VXI Capital, with additional participation from prominent venture firms including Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, and GS Futures. Biosphere was founded in 2022 by Brian Heligman and Arye Lipman.
Biosphere has raised $8.8M across 1 funding round.
Biosphere has raised $8.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Biosphere has raised $8.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Biosphere's investors include Lowercarbon Capital, Kristin Ellis, VXI Capital.
Biosphere has raised $8.8M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.8M Seed in January 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | $8.8M Seed | Lowercarbon Capital, Kristin Ellis, VXI Capital | — | Announced |