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Michroma

Founded 2019 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Michroma uses synthetic biology and fermentation to engineer microbial platforms that produce natural ingredients, starting with food colors. It targets the food ingredients industry, offering alternatives to petrochemical- and agriculture-derived products.

BiotechDeep TechFoodTech

Founders & leadership

Michroma was founded in 2019 by Ricky Cassini.

RCRicky Cassini
Ricky CassiniinCo-Founder & CEO

Investors · 6

Boro CapitalNew York · $250K – $500K
GRIDXBuenos Aires · $250K
PortfoliaSan Mateo · $10K
Siddhi CapitalMeridian
SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALChicago · $200K – $1M
Sur Ventures$50K – $700K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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

In the news

Harnessing Fungi to Color the Future of Food</span> — The Future is Fungi Awardfutureisfungi.org · Nov 2025Michroma raises $6.4 million for fermentation-based colorscen.acs.org · Feb 2023Ingredient startup receives funding to scale fungi-based food colors | Food Business Newsfoodbusinessnews.net · Feb 2023Michroma raises $6.4M to speed commercialization of natural red food color | Food Divefooddive.com · Feb 2023Fungi-Powered Ingredients Startup Michroma Promising To Remove Petroleum From Food Colorings Raises $6.4 Million In Venture Fundingforbes.com · Feb 2023Michroma Closes $6.4M Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Michroma do?
Michroma uses synthetic biology and fermentation to engineer microbial platforms that produce natural ingredients, starting with food colors. It targets the food ingredients industry, offering alternatives to petrochemical- and agriculture-derived products.
Who founded Michroma?
Michroma was founded by Ricky Cassini in 2019.
Who are Michroma's investors?
Michroma's investors include Boro Capital, GRIDX, Portfolia, Siddhi Capital, SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL, Sur Ventures.