Biosimo Chemicals
Zurich, CH · 3 known investors
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Biosimo produces bio-based platform chemicals — with bio-acetic acid as its flagship, plus acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, and bio-VAM — by converting bioethanol using a proprietary heterogeneous catalyst in a single continuous fixed-bed reactor step. The company, an ETH Zurich spin-off, sells to industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, home care, and cosmetics, aiming to compete at fossil-fuel economics.
Founders & leadership
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Dr. Sotiria MostrouFounderDr. Sotiria Mostrou holds a doctoral degree from ETH Zurich in heterogeneous catalysis and founded Biosimo, a producer of bio-based platform chemicals including bio-acetic acid and related compounds. She previously managed her family's retail business before pursuing research and establishing the company to develop sustainable chemical manufacturing processes.
Investors · 3
Kickfundlisted by KickfundBasel · $950K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biosimo Chemicals do?
- Biosimo produces bio-based platform chemicals — with bio-acetic acid as its flagship, plus acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, and bio-VAM — by converting bioethanol using a proprietary heterogeneous catalyst in a single continuous fixed-bed reactor step. The company, an ETH Zurich spin-off, sells to industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, home care, and cosmetics, aiming to compete at fossil-fuel economics.
- Who founded Biosimo Chemicals?
- Biosimo Chemicals was founded by Dr. Sotiria Mostrou.
- Who are Biosimo Chemicals's investors?
- Biosimo Chemicals's investors include Kickfund, S2S Ventures, Übermorgen Ventures.
- Where is Biosimo Chemicals headquartered?
- Biosimo Chemicals is headquartered in Zurich, CH.

