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Microlub
Leeds, GB · Founded 2023 · 3 known investors
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MicroLub is a UK-based deep-tech ingredient company that develops protein-based biolubricant molecules — protein microgels coated with polysaccharides — that reduce molecular friction to replace fats and oils in food and personal care products while retaining their mouthfeel and texture. It sells bespoke formulation solutions to R&D teams at food manufacturers, ingredient companies, and personal care brands.
Founders & leadership
Microlub was founded in 2023 by Anwesha Sarkar.
Investors · 3
How we know: Northern Gritstone's portfolio page · the Companies House PSC register · edibleplanetventures.com · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- MICROLUB LIMITED
- Company number
- 15032046
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 27 Jul 2023
- Registered office
- Nexus, Discovery Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 10890 — Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Sept 2025 · next due 30 Jun 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 26 Jul 2026 · next due 9 Aug 2027
Current officers · 5
- Simon John Calver — director, appointed 1 May 2025
- Louise Chapman — director, appointed 16 Oct 2024
- Andrew James Naylor — director, appointed 16 Oct 2024
- David Simon Peters — director, appointed 20 Nov 2024
- Anwesha Sarkar — director, appointed 27 Jul 2023
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 13 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Microlub do?
- MicroLub is a UK-based deep-tech ingredient company that develops protein-based biolubricant molecules — protein microgels coated with polysaccharides — that reduce molecular friction to replace fats and oils in food and personal care products while retaining their mouthfeel and texture. It sells bespoke formulation solutions to R&D teams at food manufacturers, ingredient companies, and personal care brands.
- Who founded Microlub?
- Microlub was founded by Anwesha Sarkar in 2023.
- Who are Microlub's investors?
- Microlub's investors include LIFTT, Northern Gritstone, Praetura Ventures.
- Where is Microlub headquartered?
- Microlub is headquartered in Leeds, GB.