Throughout his career in venture capital investing, Kevin Graetz has prioritized funding products and technologies that contribute to a cleaner world. As a consultant, Kevin Graetz has secured billions in dollars in capital for groundbreaking companies such as the sugar alternative producer, Amyris.
Based in California, Amyris produces sweeteners using engineered yeast and sustainably-harvested Brazillian sugarcane. The resulting product, Reb M, and yeast-engineering processes can be used in several applications:
1. Food products: Amyris’ sugar syrup contains no calories and serves as a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. The sweetener is also more flavorful, thereby food producers can use smaller amounts in their recipes.
2. Beauty products: Sugarcane is also a source of squalane, a fatty molecule often used in moisturizing creams. Amyris’ squalane is ethically and sustainably sourced and recognized by the certification body, EcoCert.
3. Medicine: The company collaborated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop an engineered yeast capable of producing artemisinin, a vital ingredient for malaria treatments. Amyris also applies its expertise and process to produce nutraceutical supplements.
Based in California, Amyris produces sweeteners using engineered yeast and sustainably-harvested Brazillian sugarcane. The resulting product, Reb M, and yeast-engineering processes can be used in several applications:
1. Food products: Amyris’ sugar syrup contains no calories and serves as a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. The sweetener is also more flavorful, thereby food producers can use smaller amounts in their recipes.
2. Beauty products: Sugarcane is also a source of squalane, a fatty molecule often used in moisturizing creams. Amyris’ squalane is ethically and sustainably sourced and recognized by the certification body, EcoCert.
3. Medicine: The company collaborated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop an engineered yeast capable of producing artemisinin, a vital ingredient for malaria treatments. Amyris also applies its expertise and process to produce nutraceutical supplements.
