Modular Genetics, Inc.

Modular Genetics, Inc. is a growth-stage biotechnology company that utilizes advanced synthetic biology and automated gene engineering to produce specialty biochemicals. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in designing engineered microorganisms capable of converting renewable raw materials, such as sugar, into high-value chemical products through microbial fermentation. Their proprietary bio-engineering platform, supported by various composition-of-matter and process patents, enables the development of cost-competitive and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemicals. By automating the design and development of genes, proteins, and microorganisms, Modular aims to accelerate product development cycles and maintain an ongoing pipeline of biochemical innovations.

The company's work provides significant value to partners and industrial sectors, including personal care, by offering sustainable, drop-in replacements for traditional ingredients derived from fossil fuels or palm oil. A primary focus is the commercialization of AminoSurf-E, an acyl amino acid surfactant designed to serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to cocoyl glutamate. By integrating bioinformatics with proprietary flexible fermentation and downstream processing techniques, Modular provides solutions that address both performance and sustainability requirements. The company's technology is designed to enable a single manufacturing facility to produce multiple biochemical products from the same renewable inputs, supporting a strategy of continuous commercial product development.