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Brightseed, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in discovering clinically beneficial molecules found in plants through its innovative Forager platform. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to screen plant genes, identifying the most effective sources for addressing various health conditions. By uncovering naturally occurring compounds with potential health benefits, Brightseed aims to enhance the quality of life and support chronic disease management. The company’s mission is to strengthen the connection between people and plants, ultimately facilitating a healthier future for individuals and communities.

Biotalys is a green biotech company that employs its proprietary Agrobody technology platform to develop crop protection products. The company develops a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply. Biotalys' unique protein-based biocontrols combine the high-performance characteristics of chemicals with the clean safety profile of biologicals, making them ideal crop protection agents for both pre- and post-harvest applications. It was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ghent, Belgium.

Manus Bio Inc. recreates plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through fermentation. The company’s microbial platform converts sugar sources into ingredients with applications, such as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. It merges metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology technologies to generate microbes that produce various plant-based ingredients. The company has a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. Manus Bio Inc. was formerly known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc. and changed its name to Manus Bio Inc. in June 2018. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Augusta, Georgia.

Manus Bio Inc. recreates plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through fermentation. The company’s microbial platform converts sugar sources into ingredients with applications, such as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. It merges metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology technologies to generate microbes that produce various plant-based ingredients. The company has a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. Manus Bio Inc. was formerly known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc. and changed its name to Manus Bio Inc. in June 2018. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Augusta, Georgia.

Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company founded in 2010 and based in Emeryville, California, that focuses on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of engineered microbes. The company leverages its deep understanding of the plant microbiome, employing engineering principles and data science to map microbial dynamics and develop beneficial traits. Pivot Bio's proprietary ON Technology utilizes naturally occurring microbes to provide crops with essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen, which is crucial for growth. This innovative approach aims to replace synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, thereby reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional farming practices. By enhancing crops' ability to capture and metabolize atmospheric nitrogen, Pivot Bio seeks to lower farming costs, improve crop yields, and contribute to a sustainable agricultural future that benefits both the planet and food supply.