Genomatica

Genomatica
Company type
Private
Founded1 January 2000 Edit this on Wikidata
HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Key people
  • Christophe Schilling, Ph.D., (CEO)
  • John G. Gugel (President)
  • Carlos A. Cabrera (Executive Chairman)
  • Nelson Barton (Research and Development)
Websitegenomatica.com

Genomatica is a San Diego–based biotechnology company that develops and licenses biological manufacturing processes for the production of intermediate and basic chemicals.[1][2] Genomatica’s process technology for the chemical 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is now commercial.[3] Its GENO BDO process has been licensed by BASF[4] and by Novamont.[5]

History

Genomatica was founded in San Diego in 1998 by Christophe Schilling and Bernhard Palsson.[6] Schilling's goal was to use biotechnology to make more sustainable choices in manufacturing.[7] In 2021, Lululemon partnered with Genomatica to create a plant-based nylon material, which was launched in 2023.[7] Genomatica produced 5 million pounds of renewable BDO in five weeks at a DuPont Tate & Lyle plant in Tennessee.

In 2019, Genomatica acquired assets from the life sciences division of Renewable Energy Group.[8]

In 2023, L'Oréal, along with Unilever and Kao Corporation invested in Genomatica.[9] The investment will go toward developing plant-based personal care and cosmetics products.[10]

In October 2025, Genomatica entered a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Genomatica Recognized as Game Changing Company". Cleantechies. 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  2. ^ "TEN COMPANIES CHOSEN AS 2014 NEW ENERGY PIONEERS". Bloomberg New Energy Finance. 2014-04-10. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  3. ^ Lane, Jim (2013-02-12). "Genomatica and the Art of Big Wave Surfing". Biofuels Digest. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  4. ^ Wang, Ucilia (2013-05-10). "Genomatica lines up BASF to bring its green chemical technology to market". GigaOm Research. Retrieved 2014-05-28.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ De Guzman, Doris (2012-01-20). "Genomatica, Novamont 1st BDO plant". ICIS. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  6. ^ cosmeticsdesign.com (2023-04-11). "L'Oreal becomes final investor in sustainable ingredient biotech platform". cosmeticsdesign.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  7. ^ a b Novak, Cole (2023-11-10). "Genomatica Finds Sustainable Alternatives to Common Materials". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  8. ^ "Bioengineering Company Genomatica Is Acquiring Assets From Biodiesel Firm To Expand Product Lines". Forbes. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  9. ^ jirehl (2023-07-10). "Genomatica, Backed by L'Oreal, Helps Push Forward Innovation in Sustainable Ingredients | The Healthcare Technology Report". Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  10. ^ Weil, Jennifer (2023-03-20). "L'Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture for Sustainable Ingredients". WWD. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  11. ^ "Genomatica setting up commercial supply chain for plant based nylon". San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2026.


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