Erg Bio
Dublin, US · 6 known investors
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Erg Bio converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars and intermediates for synthetic aviation fuels and chemicals, using an advanced solvent process and a proprietary yeast that produces enzymes and ferments sugars. The technology is feedstock-agnostic and licensed from the DOE Joint BioEnergy Institute, targeting energy and chemical production markets.
Founders & leadership
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Vineet RajgarhiainCo-founder & CEOVineet Rajgarhia holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology and has held research and leadership roles at NatureWorks-Cargill, Mascoma, and Total Energies, where he led global biotech R&D for sustainable fuels and chemicals. He is a co-founder of Erg Bio.
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Blake SimmonsinCo-founder & CTOBlake Simmons holds a PhD in chemical engineering and biochemical engineering from Tulane University and brings biotechnology industry experience including leadership in science and technology roles. He is co-founder of Erg Bio, which converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars and intermediates for aviation fuels and chemicals.
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Michael RabsoninCo-founder & Strategic Advisor
Investors · 6
Azolla VenturesCambridge
FREEFLOWBerkeley
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JuniperClarksville · $100K – $1.5M
Lichen VenturesBaltimore · $200Kvia Justin Brodie-Kommit · inferred
Chevron Technology Venturesreported · 2 sourcesHouston
Also in the syndicate · 1
Plug and Play
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6.5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025
- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundDec 2025Source ↗
- $6.5MSeed RoundNov 2025 · 5 sources
Azolla Ventures (lead), Chevron Technology Ventures, Freeflow, Plug and Play
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Erg Bio do?
- Erg Bio converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars and intermediates for synthetic aviation fuels and chemicals, using an advanced solvent process and a proprietary yeast that produces enzymes and ferments sugars. The technology is feedstock-agnostic and licensed from the DOE Joint BioEnergy Institute, targeting energy and chemical production markets.
- Who founded Erg Bio?
- Erg Bio was founded by Vineet Rajgarhia, Blake Simmons, Michael Rabson.
- Who are Erg Bio's investors?
- Erg Bio's investors include Azolla Ventures, FREEFLOW, Juniper, Lichen Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures.
- How much funding has Erg Bio raised?
- Erg Bio has disclosed $6.5M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Erg Bio headquartered?
- Erg Bio is headquartered in Dublin, US.