Xylome

Xylome is a biotechnology company that utilizes precision yeast fermentation to produce sustainable, high-performance lipids and oils. By leveraging proprietary genomic tools and metabolic engineering of non-conventional yeasts such as Lipomyces starkeyi, the company creates bio-identical alternatives to natural ingredients, including palm oil and fish oil. This technology allows for the production of consistent, pure lipids tailored for specific textures and melt points, functioning as a scalable alternative to traditional agriculture. Their platform effectively repurposes agricultural byproducts to manufacture structured oils, which eliminates reliance on tropical deforestation, animal inputs, and crop variability.

These innovative lipid solutions serve multiple industries, including food production, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, addressing critical sustainability and performance challenges. In the cosmetics sector, the company provides emulsifier-free cream bases and versatile fermented oils, while its drug delivery platform, TopicOil, offers a specialized carrier for topical pharmaceutical applications. Beyond these consumer markets, Xylome is also developing sustainable, high-omega-3 fatty acid ingredients to support aquaculture feed, aiming to reduce dependence on depleting wild fish stocks. Through these diverse applications, the company offers partners and customers a way to transition to clean-label, sustainable ingredient supply chains backed by expertise in industrial biotechnology and scale-up manufacturing.