Overview
Octarine Bio is a Copenhagen-based synthetic biology company founded in 2018 with a mission to drive bio-based, sustainable solutions for the textile and fashion industries. The company leverages synthetic biology to develop environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical dyes and materials.
Core Technology
Octarine Bio’s platform focuses on producing cannabinoids and other high-value bio compounds through fermentation-based processes. The company’s research extends to sustainable dye technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of textile manufacturing, replacing toxic petrochemical-based dyes with bio-derived alternatives.
Sustainability Impact
The textile industry is one of the world’s largest polluters, with conventional dyeing processes consuming vast amounts of water and chemicals. Octarine Bio’s bio-based approach offers significant reductions in water usage, chemical waste, and carbon emissions compared to traditional textile processing.
Key Facts
- Founded: 2018
- Headquarters: Lersø Parkallé 42, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Funding: $9.59M total raised
- Focus: Synthetic biology for sustainable textile solutions
- Investors: Unreasonable Food, Oskare Capital
Market Position
Octarine Bio operates at the intersection of biotechnology and fashion, targeting the growing demand for sustainable and traceable textile materials. The company’s approach aligns with EU regulations on textile sustainability and circular economy goals.
Last updated: June 28, 2026 Information sourced from PitchBook, Crunchbase, and company website