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Phase Biolabs

Phase Biolabs, a UK startup, addresses industrial CO₂ emissions and fossil fuel dependence by converting waste CO₂ into sustainable chemicals and electrofuels. Their core solution is a gas fermentation process using patented microbes that convert CO₂ and hydrogen into valuable products. This technology retrofits existing industrial setups, offering scalability and easy integration within a small footprint. The engineered microbes convert CO₂ up to 100 times faster than traditional methods, with a return on investment in as little as six months with tax credits. Phase Biolabs’ innovative approach and efficient conversion process make them a leader in sustainable solutions.
2020
2-10
Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
BiotechnologyCarbon CaptureCleantechSustainability

Innovation

Industry Problem

Phase Biolabs is tackling the dual challenge of industrial CO₂ emissions and fossil fuel dependence by converting waste CO₂ into valuable, sustainable chemicals and electrofuels.

R&D Focus

Phase Biolabs focuses its R&D on gas fermentation biotechnology, specifically developing a scalable platform that uses engineered microbes to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into carbon-negative chemicals and carbon-neutral electrofuels. Operating at the intersection of synthetic biology and climate tech, they work in a niche segment of CO₂ upcycling, targeting industrial emitters with retrofit solutions that transform greenhouse gases into commercially valuable products, thereby creating a circular carbon economy.

Innovative Solution

Phase Biolabs uses a gas fermentation process as its core solution. In this process, patented microbes are introduced into bioreactors where they “eat” carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen (H₂) gases to produce valuable chemicals and electrofuels. Their technology is designed to retrofit onto existing industrial setups and is compatible with any CO₂ source, enabling industries to transform emissions into revenue-generating, sustainable products.

Solution Effectiveness

Phase Biolabs’ solution is highly effective, its engineered microbes convert CO₂ into electrofuels up to 100 times faster than traditional methods such as algae or plants. Their gas fermentation process yields 4% ethanol using only CO₂ and hydrogen, consumes 150,000 BTUs per gallon, and offers a return on investment in just 4 years, or under six months with tax credits. Designed for scalability and easy integration, the system fits within 25% of a facility’s footprint and can be deployed in a 40-foot container, making it a practical, efficient solution for industrial emitters.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Seed

Total Funding Amount

$125 K

Last Funding Amount

$125 K

Last Funding Date

January, 2022

Startup Stage

Pre-Seed

Lead Investors

Y Combinator, Transition, Asymmetry Ventures

Revenue

<$5 M

People

Founders

Board Members

CEO

Products

Product

Phase Biolabs Gas Fermentation System, which converts CO₂ and hydrogen into valuable chemicals such as ethanol and carbon-neutral electrofuels, enabling industrial emitters to upcycle emissions into sustainable products. – Customer Reviews – NA

Star Product

Phase Biolabs Gas Fermentation System is the star product, it stands out because it uses patented microbes to rapidly and efficiently convert waste CO₂ into valuable, carbon-negative chemicals and electrofuels. Its ability to retrofit existing industrial setups without major changes, combined with fast scalability and strong environmental impact, makes it a breakthrough solution in carbon capture and utilization technology.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

The Phase Biolabs Gas Fermentation System, their flagship product, was developed as part of their mission to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable chemicals and electrofuels. While the exact launch date of the system isn’t publicly specified, the company has been actively refining and deploying the technology since its inception.

Awards and Recognitions

Awards

– Sustainable Innovation Fund SBRI: Phase 1 Award 2020 – KTN SME Accelerator Program 2020

Media Apperance

– Innovative UK Business Connect – Hacker News -Ag Funder News

M&A and Collabs

Collab

Phase Biolabs collaborated with Breakthrough Energy’s Fellows Program, which aids innovators working on climate solutions.This collaboration enhances Phase Biolabs’ efforts in developing efficient methods to recycle CO₂ into carbon-negative chemicals and carbon-neutral electrofuels

Collab

Phase Biolabs has colaborated with several academic institutions, including the University of Nottingham, where it is based at the Synthetic Biology Research Centre facilitating research and development in synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology