Afyren
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Afyren produces bio-based organic acids derived from fermentation of non-food biomass to replace petroleum-derived molecules in consumer products and industrial applications. The company serves industrial manufacturers seeking alternatives to petrochemical ingredients across sectors including food, chemicals, and materials.
Founders & leadership
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Jérémy Pessiot⚡Founder, Deputy CEO & Chief Technical Officer, PhDJérémy Pessiot founded Afyren, a biotechnology company that produces bio-based organic acids through fermentation processes to serve as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived molecules in food, cosmetics, agronomic, and chemical applications.
Investors · 2
Sofinnova Partnerslisted by Sofinnova PartnersParis · $540K – $27M
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Supernova Investlisted by Supernova InvestParis
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Afyren do?
- Afyren produces bio-based organic acids derived from fermentation of non-food biomass to replace petroleum-derived molecules in consumer products and industrial applications. The company serves industrial manufacturers seeking alternatives to petrochemical ingredients across sectors including food, chemicals, and materials.
- Who founded Afyren?
- Afyren was founded by Nicolas Sordet, Jérémy Pessiot⚡.
- Who are Afyren's investors?
- Afyren's investors include Sofinnova Partners, Supernova Invest.

