Cemvita
4 known investors
Find your way into Cemvita
160 people in our graph share verified history with the Cemvita team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jordan Ramerunlockedknows Moji Karimi · together at EFI (Entrepreneurs for Impact) (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Cemvita
×7knows the team · via University of South Carolina
knows the team · via University of Louisiana at Lafayette
knows the team · via Tulane University
Cemvita uses proprietary microbial strains it calls xtremophiles to convert carbon waste into usable resources, applying synthetic biology to heavy industry and biorefining. Its work spans regenerative bio-inputs for agriculture and circular-economy processes for industrial applications.
Founders & leadership
MK
Moji KarimiinCo-founderMoji Karimi is co-founder and CEO of Cemvita, which uses engineered microbial strains to convert carbon waste into resources for industrial and agricultural applications. He previously worked at Biota Technology, where he contributed to commercializing DNA sequencing for subsurface data in the energy sector; Biota was later acquired by Novozymes.
TK
Tara KarimiinCo-founder & Chief Science & Sustainability OfficerTara Karimi holds degrees in biochemistry and veterinary medicine and serves as Chief Science and Sustainability Officer at Cemvita, where she leads the development of synthetic biology applications to convert carbon waste into usable materials for industrial and agricultural use.
Investors · 4
In the news
Frequently asked questions
- What does Cemvita do?
- Cemvita uses proprietary microbial strains it calls xtremophiles to convert carbon waste into usable resources, applying synthetic biology to heavy industry and biorefining. Its work spans regenerative bio-inputs for agriculture and circular-economy processes for industrial applications.
- Who founded Cemvita?
- Cemvita was founded by Moji Karimi, Tara Karimi.
- Who are Cemvita's investors?
- Cemvita's investors include 8090 Industries, Energy Capital Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures.