Ferment

Ferment is a venture studio founded in 2021 and located in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in creating and investing in synthetic biology companies across various sectors, including food, personal care, agriculture, and health. The firm collaborates with founders, corporate strategic partners, and investors to develop market-leading companies that leverage advancements in biotechnology. By utilizing the tools revolution in biotech, Ferment enables rapid project development, allowing founders to quickly launch scalable startups focused on biological solutions. The studio has successfully established six companies to date, addressing diverse markets such as food ingredients, waste remediation, beauty and personal care, consumer nutrition, and animal health. Ferment's approach emphasizes partnership with experienced founders, iterative idea testing, and resource support, making it possible for innovative biological projects to emerge without the extensive technical resources and infrastructure that were previously necessary.