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Breaking develops engineered microorganisms and enzymes—notably a microbe variant called MICROBE X-32—that biologically degrade many types of plastic waste into organic matter. The company also aims to create new bioplastics, chemical recycling via depolymerization, and biofuels/biomaterials, addressing plastic pollution and remediation.

BiotechCleantechClimate Tech

Founders & leadership

SPSukanya Punthambaker
Sukanya PunthambakerFounder
VGVaskar Gnyawali
Vaskar GnyawaliFounderVaskar Gnyawali is the founder of Breaking, which develops engineered microorganisms and enzymes designed to biodegrade plastic waste and produce bioplastics and biomaterials. He has an engineering background focused on biological problem-solving.
GCGeorge Church
George ChurchFounder
DIDonald Ingber
Donald IngberCo-founderScientific Founder, Board Member, Scientific Advisory Board Chairman at Emulatebio
ATAlba Tull
Alba TullFounder
KWKent Wakeford
Kent WakefordFounderInvestor at Gen.G
BLBen Lamm
Ben LammFounderFounder at Colossal

Investors · 3

Frontier Path VClisted by Frontier Path VCLondon

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Builders VCreportedSan Francisco

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Funding

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Breaking went on to found or lead other companies.

Kent WakefordFounderFounded tvScientific +3Ben LammFounderFounded Hypergiant +2Donald IngberCo-founderFounded Unravel Biosciences +2

Frequently asked questions

What does Breaking do?
Breaking develops engineered microorganisms and enzymes—notably a microbe variant called MICROBE X-32—that biologically degrade many types of plastic waste into organic matter. The company also aims to create new bioplastics, chemical recycling via depolymerization, and biofuels/biomaterials, addressing plastic pollution and remediation.
Who founded Breaking?
Breaking was founded by Sukanya Punthambaker, Vaskar Gnyawali, George Church, Donald Ingber, Alba Tull, Kent Wakeford, Ben Lamm.
Who are Breaking's investors?
Breaking's investors include Carnrite Ventures, Frontier Path VC, Builders VC.