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Erg Bio

Dublin, US · 5 known investors

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.

BiotechCleantechEnergy

Founders & leadership

VRVineet Rajgarhia
Vineet RajgarhiainCo-founder
BSBlake Simmons
Blake SimmonsinCo-founder
MRMichael Rabson
Michael RabsoninCo-founder

Investors · 5

Azolla VenturesCambridge
FREEFLOWBerkeley
JuniperClarksville · $100K – $1.5M
Lichen VenturesBaltimore · $200Kvia Justin Brodie-Kommit · inferred
Chevron Technology VenturesreportedHouston

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Waste to Wings: Startup Secures Funding to Transform Biomass into Sustainable Aviation Fuel - BriefGlance.combriefglance.com · Nov 2025Erg Bio Secures $6.5 Million to Scale Biomass Valorization Technology – Biotech Reporterbiotechreporter.news · Nov 2025Erg Bio Raises $6.5mn To Accelerate Synthetic Fuel Production In The United States - Energynews.proenergynews.pro · Nov 2025FinancialContent - Erg Bio Closes $6.5 Million Seed Round to Scale Flexible Feedstock Technology for Manufacturing Synthetic Aviation Fuels and Critical Chemicalsmarkets.financialcontent.com · Nov 2025Erg Bio Closes $6.5 Million Seed Round to Scale Flexible Feedstock Technology for Manufacturing Synthetic Aviation Fuels and Critical Chemicalsglobenewswire.com · Nov 2025

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 2 known rounds.
Where is Erg Bio headquartered?
Erg Bio is headquartered in Dublin, US.