Phytonix
Black Mountain, US · 1 known investors
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Phytonix is an industrial biotechnology company that uses genetically engineered cyanobacteria and synthetic biology to convert carbon dioxide emissions and sunlight into sustainable chemicals and fuels, starting with n-butanol as a drop-in gasoline replacement and industrial chemical. It targets the global n-butanol chemical market and co-locates its production with industrial CO2 emitters.
Founders & leadership

Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.1M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2015–2021
▶$8KraisedAug 2021 · 1 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
- Michael WeedonDirector
- Bruce DannenbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $8K
- Minimum investment
- $7K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $50K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MofferedSep 2019 · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
- Gordon Dennis SkeneExecutive Officer, Director
- William H CoryDirector
- Michael WeedonDirector
- Bruce DannenbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Rick HoppDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $320K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MraisedSep 2018 · 112 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
- Rick HoppDirector
- Bruce DannenbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael WeedonDirector
- Gordon Dennis SkeneExecutive Officer, Director
- William H CoryDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.8M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $896K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Phytonix do?
- Phytonix is an industrial biotechnology company that uses genetically engineered cyanobacteria and synthetic biology to convert carbon dioxide emissions and sunlight into sustainable chemicals and fuels, starting with n-butanol as a drop-in gasoline replacement and industrial chemical. It targets the global n-butanol chemical market and co-locates its production with industrial CO2 emitters.
- Who founded Phytonix?
- Phytonix was founded by Bruce Dannenberg.
- Who are Phytonix's investors?
- Phytonix's investors include Keiretsu Forum.
- How much funding has Phytonix raised?
- Phytonix has disclosed $3.1M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Phytonix headquartered?
- Phytonix is headquartered in Black Mountain, US.



