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Fuelling a Revolution

Replacing Fossil Fuel with Microbial Methanol

Funded by SOSV (IndieBio NY and HAX NJ), Techstars, Collab Fund, the SCU Bronco Fund and Angel Investors,CarbonBridge makes ultra low carbon microbial methanol enabling forward thinking industry leaders to be compliant with low-carbon fuel regulations.

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The only bio-based entity selected

OUR MISSION

Renewable microbial-methanol at the lowest possible price

The most effective climate actions are quick, scalable, and economical. We are focused on affordable, lowest-carbon-intensity renewable methanol for the marine fuels market.

OUR VISION

Re-energize the energy systems of the world

By focusing on re-energizing the fuel industry with renewable methanol, we unlock the potential for changes with global economic and societal impact.

The Problem

We are paying too high a price for the things that enrich our lives

The transportation sector across sea, air and land, largely depends on fossil fuels to convey goods and critical resources that support our way of life.

Although eco-friendly substitutes have surfaced, they lack the economic viability to become dominant options. It's time to step up our game. United, we can revitalize the shipping sector and build a greener, more enduring future for everyone.

Our solution

Our technology enables us to improve standards of living across the globe - while sustainably and affordably cutting pollution.

Using CO2 and methane - key components of waste - with energy-efficient microbial conversion, we produce ultra-low carbon renewable methanol.

This clean fuel powers transportation, keeping the world moving without poisoning the air we breathe.

Using CO2 and methane - key components of waste - with energy-efficient microbial conversion, we produce ultra-low carbon renewable methanol.

This clean fuel powers transportation, keeping the world moving without poisoning the air we breathe.

Energy Efficiency

Our microbes and process use the least possible energy to make methanol.

Carbon Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

No additional CO2 added to the air - while consuming CO2 and methane (CH4).

Our process optimizes energy consumption for maximum output, powering progress realistically and sustainably

Competitive Pricing

Our unique technology means we enable cost-effective solutions to drive widespread adoption

Energy Efficiency

Our process optimizes energy consumption for maximum output, powering progress realistically and sustainably

Carbon Efficiency

We achieve net-zero carbon emissions, meaning absolutely no additional carbon added to the air, reducing environmental impact.

Competitive Pricing

Our unique technology means we enable cost-effective solutions to drive widespread adoption in a world of ever-changing legislation.

Carbon Efficiency

Our process optimizes energy consumption for maximum output, powering progress realistically and sustainably

Competitive Pricing

Our process optimizes energy consumption for maximum output, powering progress realistically and sustainably

Pioneered by a world class team

Manu Pillai

Founder, CEO

Serial entrepreneur with 30+ years experience in technology, manufacturing, management and fast growth  

Bill Koutny

Co-founder, CTO

30+ years experience in gases, chemicals, safety, data analysis, plant optimization, systems manufacturing

Sophia Xu

Co-founder, CSO

7+ years of non-stop R&D and innovation in wet-lab microbiological, synthetic biology, and computational biology research

Ellen Jorgenson, PhD

VP, Research

30+ years of bio research leadership

Ram Kousik, MS

Research Assistant

Liana Frey

Faculty at Dartmouth, UT Austin

Business process expert, creator of Dell.com from concept to $1B+

Steven Anderson

Former SVP at Gallo/G3

30+ years in renewables, logistics, plant operations, scaling to multi-billions operational scale

Aaron Knewtson

VP at Compeer

15+ years experience in multi-billion bio-fuels project financing per year

TJ Rogers PhD

Founder, Cypress Semiconductor

Investor in WaterBit. Drove IPOs of Cypress, Sunpower, Enphase, Enovix. Over $300B of market value created

Join our journey

Be part of the CarbonBridge movement and help us drive change towards a greener, cleaner world.

Together, we can re-energize the transportation industry, eliminate pollution, and create a future we can all thrive in.

Act now, and let's build a better world.

Be part of the CarbonBridge movement and help us drive change towards a greener, cleaner world.

Together, we can re-energize the transportation industry, eliminate pollution, and create a future we can all thrive in.

Act now, and let's build a better world.

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A diverse fusion of experts, driving innovation with cross-functional brilliance. Together, we ignite change, propelling us towards a sustainable world. With a highly skilled team backed by world-class advisors, we're poised to revolutionize the fuels industry and make a positive global impact.