SeaX Invests in Cambrium to Fuel the Future of Sustainable Materials
SeaX Ventures, a leading deep-tech venture capital fund, is excited to announce its investment in Cambrium, a pioneering biotech company that uses AI and precision fermentation to develop novel bio-based materials. This investment underscores SeaX Ventures’ commitment to supporting innovative technologies that address both consumer demand and environmental sustainability.
The skincare market, traditionally dominated by chemical-based products, is increasingly shifting towards natural alternatives driven by safety and environmental concerns. Precision fermentation technologies are becoming a crucial method for producing high-efficacy, bio-based materials. Similarly, the textile industry is experiencing a rising demand for bio-based coatings as consumers grow more aware of the toxicity of chemical substances. Cambrium is leading this transition by providing innovative solutions that meet these evolving market demands.
Cambrium utilizes an AI platform to design and engineer proteins. This approach allows for the rapid identification and optimization of the best protein candidates through high-throughput screening, followed by precision fermentation for large-scale production. Cambrium’s first product, NovaColl, a bioactive collagen peptide, has shown superior efficacy in skincare applications due to its small molecular size, which enhances skin absorption and reduces wrinkles.
Dr. Kid Parchariyanon, Founder and Managing Partner of SeaX Ventures, expressed enthusiasm for Cambrium’s innovative approach: “Cambrium is transforming the landscape of bio-based materials with its AI platform. Their ability to develop high-quality, sustainable materials aligns perfectly with our mission to support disruptive technologies. We are thrilled to partner with Cambrium and help them accelerate their impact across various industries, leveraging on our network in Asia.”
Mitchell Duffy, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambrium added: “SeaX’s conviction in our platform and their unique focus and experience within the Southeast Asian market make them a great partner and an integral part of our forward-looking strategy.”
Other investors include Gradient Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, Leblon Capital, and Valor Equity Partners.
About SeaX Ventures:
SeaX Ventures, also known as Southeast Asia Exponential Ventures, is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies poised to disrupt industries with “exponential” technologies. Partnering with our LPs, which include some of the largest corporations in Asia, we aim to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies.
