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MiAlgae

Founded 2016 · 64 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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MiAlgae uses whisky distillation by-products to grow microalgae rich in marine Omega 3s, offering a plant-based, low-carbon alternative to fish oil. The Omega 3 rich algae is dried for use in farmed fish feed and pet food.

Founders & leadership

MiAlgae was founded in 2016 by Douglas Martin.

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Douglas MartinFounder & CEODouglas Martin is founder and CEO of MiAlgae, a biotechnology company that cultivates microalgae using whisky distillery by-products to produce omega-3 supplements for farmed fish and pet food feeds.
SRShreekanth Ramananthan
Shreekanth RamananthanTechnical DirectorShreekanth Ramananthan holds a PhD in Bioprocessing from Heriot-Watt University and has research and development experience in microbiology and food production, with expertise in bioreactors and biotechnology. He is Technical Director of MiAlgae, which produces omega-3-rich microalgae from whisky distillery by-products for use in animal feed.
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Julian PietrzykTechnical Consultant

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Frequently asked questions

What does MiAlgae do?
MiAlgae uses whisky distillation by-products to grow microalgae rich in marine Omega 3s, offering a plant-based, low-carbon alternative to fish oil. The Omega 3 rich algae is dried for use in farmed fish feed and pet food.
Who founded MiAlgae?
MiAlgae was founded by Douglas Martin in 2016.
Who are MiAlgae's investors?
MiAlgae's investors include Ascension, Conduit Connect, Equity Gap, Rabo Corporate Venturing, Old College Capital.