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Visolis

Visolis is a biotechnology and materials company that engineers fuels and chemicals using an integrated biology and chemistry platform. The company produces a proprietary intermediate molecule called MEV, which can be converted into drop-in replacements for petroleum-derived fuels and chemicals, as well as novel high-performance specialty materials. MEV is designed to be non-toxic, biodegradable, and non-flammable, offering a safer and more environmentally responsible alternative to conventional fossil-based molecules. Visolis's mission centers on decarbonizing the global materials and fuels economy by replacing petroleum-derived building blocks with bio-based equivalents that match or exceed the performance of their fossil counterparts. The company's platform is intended to reduce dependence on centralized fossil fuel infrastructure, lower geopolitical supply chain risk, and enable production at distributed facilities worldwide wherever suitable feedstocks are available. What distinguishes Visolis is its hybrid approach combining biological fermentation with chemical catalysis to achieve both molecular precision and industrial-scale throughput. The company has demonstrated commercial traction through partnerships with major industry players, including Zeon Corporation, with whom it co-produced the world's first SIS block co-polymer made from 100% bio-isoprene monomers. Its modular, distributed production model is designed to lower capital and operating costs while integrating seamlessly into existing industrial infrastructure.

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https://www.visolisbio.com
Founded
2014