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COLIPI

COLIPI transforms CO2 and organic waste into sustainable Climate Oil™ using patented biotechnology. Our low-carbon alternative to traditional oils significantly reduces emissions, tackles deforestation, and supports climate-neutral manufacturing.
2022
11-50
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

https://colipi.com/

AgTechBiotechnologynologyCarbon CaptureNutritionSustainability
Innovation
Investment Funding
People
Products
Awards and Recognitions
M&A and Collabs
News

Innovation

Industry Problem

COLIPI addresses the environmental issues of high carbon emissions, deforestation, and land use caused by traditional vegetable oil production, aiming to reduce industrial greenhouse gases and create sustainable, climate-neutral oil alternatives.

R&D Focus

COLIPI’s R&D focuses on precision fermentation of renewable carbon sources, transforming CO₂ and organic byproducts into sustainable, low-carbon oils. Their niche segments include sustainable cosmetic oils, surfactants, bio-based aviation fuels (SAF), and bioplastics, leveraging advanced microbial biotechnology and patented gas fermentation processes to replace conventional vegetable and fossil oils with climate-neutral biomaterials.

Innovative Solution

COLIPI solves the problem of high carbon emissions and unsustainable oil production by using a patented precision fermentation process that converts CO₂ and organic waste streams into Climate Oil™, a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to vegetable and fossil oils. Their innovative technology harnesses specialized yeasts and hydrogen-oxidising bacteria in advanced bioreactors to produce high-quality oils for cosmetics, surfactants, sustainable aviation fuels, and bioplastics—eliminating reliance on agricultural land, reducing greenhouse gases, and enabling industrial partners to turn emissions into valuable, climate-neutral products.

Solution Effectiveness

COLIPI’s Climate Oil™ captures 3 kg of CO₂ for every 1 kg of oil produced, boasting a carbon footprint up to 99% lower than traditional vegetable oils such as palm oil. Their process requires no agricultural land or deforestation, using abundant CO₂ and organic byproducts instead of food crops, making it a highly effective and scalable solution for reducing Scope 3 emissions and supporting climate-neutral product manufacturing across industries.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Seed

Total Funding Amount

$2.0M

Last Funding Amount

$2.0M

Last Funding Date

April, 2025

Startup Stage

Seed

Lead Investors

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds, AcceliCITY powered by Leading Cities, Nidobirds Ventures, Innovationsstarter Fonds

Revenue

$1M to $10M

People

Founders

  • Jonas Heuer
  • Maximilian Webers
  • Philipp Arbter
  • Tyll Utesch

CEO

  • Maximilian Webers

Products

Product

– Climate Oil™ (Cosmetics & Surfactants) – Used as a sustainable, low-carbon feedstock for cosmetics, home care, laundry, and surfactant products. It provides antioxidant properties and natural skin-nourishing ingredients. – Climate Oil™ for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) – Used as a climate-neutral feedstock for producing sustainable aviation fuel through the HEFA process, helping reduce aviation carbon emissions. – Climate Oil™ for Bioplastics – used as a renewable raw material to create bio-based, carbon-neutral plastics, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. – Customer Reviews – NA

Star Product

Climate Oil™ for Cosmetics stands out because it combines true sustainability with high-performance skincare benefits. It captures 3 kg of CO₂ for every 1 kg produced, has a carbon footprint up to 99% lower than conventional vegetable oils, and is rich in natural antioxidants, lipids, and essential fatty acids that nourish and protect the skin, offering a climate-positive alternative without compromising product quality or safety.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

COLIPI’s first product, Climate Oil™, was launched in 2022 following the company’s founding in March of that year. The startup was established as a spin-off from the Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH) and received an EXIST research transfer grant to develop its sustainable oil alternative. By 2023, COLIPI had expanded its operations and secured significant funding to scale its technology.

Awards and Recognitions

Awards

– SOFW Cosmetics Award 2023 – Gründerszene Award – Newcomer Category 2024 – Future Hamburg Award 2023 – Renewable Material of the Year – (2nd Place) 2023 – Startups Connected Award – Brazil 2023

Media Apperance

– Chem Europe – Hamburg News – Finsmes – Renewable Carbon News

Certifications

– NATRUE Certification for Climate Oil

M&A and Collabs

Collab

COLIPI is collaborating with L’Oréal since 2024 to develop sustainable cosmetic ingredients using their CO2 fermentation technology. This partnership provides access to L’Oréal’s facilities and expertise, allowing COLIPI to further develop their technology.

Collab

Colipi participated in the Plug and Play Global Overseas Acceleration and Learning (GOAL) program in 2024. This initiative provided Colipi with mentorship and networking opportunities in the Bay Area, helping to refine their entrepreneurial skills and connect with potential investors for their Series A funding round.