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Michroma

Founded 2019 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 16 known investors

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Michroma uses industrial biotechnology and fermentation to produce natural food colorants, offering an alternative to petrochemical-derived synthesis, plant extraction, and animal-based ingredients. It serves food and consumer product companies seeking healthier and more sustainable ingredients.

Founders & leadership

Michroma was founded in 2019 by Ricky Cassini and Mauricio Braia.

RCRicky Cassini
Ricky CassiniCo-Founder & CEORicky Cassini founded Michroma in 2019 to engineer microbial platforms for producing natural food colorants through fermentation, starting with Red+, a fermented alternative to traditional synthetic and natural dyes.
MBMauricio Braia
Mauricio BraiaFounder
RC
Ricky Cassini Mauricio BraiaFounder

Investors · 16

Also in the syndicate · 5

CJ CheilJedangNew Luna VenturesPortfolia's Food & Ag Tech FundSOSV's IndieBioThe Mills Fabrica

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What does Michroma do?
Michroma uses industrial biotechnology and fermentation to produce natural food colorants, offering an alternative to petrochemical-derived synthesis, plant extraction, and animal-based ingredients. It serves food and consumer product companies seeking healthier and more sustainable ingredients.
Who founded Michroma?
Michroma was founded by Ricky Cassini, Mauricio Braia in 2019.
Who are Michroma's investors?
Michroma's investors include Boro Capital, GRIDX, Portfolia, Siddhi Capital, SOSV, SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL, Sur Ventures, Be8 Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has Michroma raised?
Michroma has disclosed $6.4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.