OPX Biotechnologies (now Cargill Inc.)
The University of Colorado Connection
OPX Biotechnologies was founded in 2007 based on genomic engineering tools developed in the laboratory of Ryan Gill (CU Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering). OPX manufactured bio-based chemicals from renewable feedstocks. They were acquired by food and agriculture giant Cargill in 2015.
Funding Status and Investment Opportunities
- Industry Applications: Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellness, Biotech, Genomics, Manufacturing
- Funding Stage: Exit
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