EnzymoCore Overview
TransBiodiesel specializes in immobilized enzyme-based biocatalysts that facilitate the production of second- and third-generation biodiesel fuels, meeting ASTM and EN standards. The company holds six US patents for technology capable of converting low-grade feedstocks like waste fish and algal oils into high-quality omega-3 concentrates and biodiesel. This innovation not only lowers biodiesel production costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability. The company has received multiple awards for its groundbreaking work.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.1MAug 2018
$3.5MAug 2019
$4.8MJan 2012
$10.0MJan 2015
$10.0MMar 2007
$11.5MOct 2008
Latest News
TransBiodiesel develops immobilized enzymes to produce biodiesel from low quality feedstock
growth-positive
Immobilized Enzyme Technology Enters Commercial Stage
TransBiodiesel supplies its flagship product, TransZyme A, to the biodiesel production industry. The company offers an advanced enzymatic technology platform for producing biodiesel from various feedstocks. The technology allows for the use of lower-grade feedstocks, reducing costs and environmental harm. TransBiodiesel has collaborations and partnerships with U.S. oil and biodiesel producers, as well as international collaborations. The company aims for continued growth in the biodiesel sector through its immobilized enzyme technology and joint venture propositions.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Appalachian Biofuels to build plant using TransBiodiesel enzymes
Appalachian Biofuels LLC plans to build a biodiesel production facility in Virginia with state government assistance. The company is investing $3.5 million and working with Israel-based enzyme maker TransBiodiesel on the project. Virginia beat out South Carolina for the project, and the state government is providing grants and funding to support the plants construction. Appalachian Biofuels will also receive rail access funding and tax exemptions on equipment. The company aims to hire former coal miners in the region and hopes to grow and expand its business in Virginia.
InvestmentPartnersExpand
growth-positive
Algae Oil Poised For World Domination, Eventually
The article discusses a partnership between Israeli company TransBiodiesel and American company Heliae, both involved in the development of algae-based biofuels. The partnership aims to integrate TransBiodiesels enzyme-based biocatalysts with Heliaes algae farming and oil extraction platform. The article highlights Arizonas leadership in algae development and the states support for the bioindustry sector. The partnership between TransBiodiesel and Heliae is seen as a positive growth opportunity for the companies. The article does not mention any specific customers or the valuation or investment amounts. The event described in the article does not have a specific date mentioned. Confidence level: 8.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Dr. Basheer: Israeli Arabs can make more than hummus
Dr. Sobhi Basheer, an Israeli-Arab entrepreneur, is set to see his company, Enzymotec, listed on Nasdaq. Enzymotec, which was founded in Upper Nazareth, produces nutritional supplements and has developed products that improve adult memory and attention, and concentration in adults and children. The company also produces a blend of sterols, an ingredient that competes with cholesterol for uptake from the digestive system to the blood system. After leaving Enzymotec, Basheer co-founded TransBiodiesel Ltd., which uses immobilized enzyme-based biocatalysts to convert lipids for production of first and second generation biodiesel.
InvestmentPublic Trading
| Sector | Energy Tech |
Funding
| Total funding | $16.88M |
| Last funding | $1.4M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 16 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | enzymocore.com/ |
Locations
Shefaram, Israel
Photos & Videos
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EnzymoCore Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityEnergy TransitionClean Energy GenerationEnergy TechEnergy Production & SourcesIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesBiotechnologyCore Technology
BiologicalsTags (7)
biotechnologybiofuelenergyclimate-techalternative-fuelscircular-economywaste-to-energyGeographic Markets
South KoreaGermanyIsraelChinaPeruEnzymoCore Financials
$16.88M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.4M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
16
Total rounds
4
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.1MAug 2018
$3.5MAug 2019
$4.8MJan 2012
$10.0MJan 2015
$10.0MMar 2007
$11.5MOct 2008
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
Aug 2019
$1.4M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Aug 2018
$2.1M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2015
$5.2M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2012
$1.28M
Existing shareholders and private investors
A Round
Oct 2008
$1.5M
AAF Group
Seed
Mar 2007
$50K
LN Innovative Technologies Ltd
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jan 2019
$125K
EU Horizon 2020, Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Jan 2018
$200K
GrantEvent
Jan 2017
$2.6M
GrantEvent
Jan 2016
$450K
Israeli Ministry of Energy
GrantEvent
Jan 2014
$125K
Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection
GrantEvent
Jun 2013
$350K
GrantEvent
Jun 2012
$300K
GrantEvent
Nov 2009
$300K
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Dec 2008
$500K
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Mar 2007
$400K
EnzymoCore Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$2.1MAug 2018
$3.5MAug 2019
$4.8MJan 2012
$10.0MJan 2015
$10.0MMar 2007
$11.5MOct 2008
All Events
Undisclosed Round
Aug 2019
$1.4M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Aug 2018
$2.1M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2015
$5.2M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2012
$1.28M
Existing shareholders and private investors
A Round
Oct 2008
$1.5M
AAF Group
Seed
Mar 2007
$50K
LN Innovative Technologies Ltd
GrantEvent
Jan 2019
$125K
EU Horizon 2020, Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Jan 2018
$200K
GrantEvent
Jan 2017
$2.6M
GrantEvent
Jan 2016
$450K
Israeli Ministry of Energy
GrantEvent
Jan 2014
$125K
Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection
GrantEvent
Jun 2013
$350K
GrantEvent
Jun 2012
$300K
GrantEvent
Nov 2009
$300K
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Dec 2008
$500K
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Mar 2007
$400K
EnzymoCore News
8 articlesTransBiodiesel develops immobilized enzymes to produce biodiesel from low quality feedstock
growth-positive
Immobilized Enzyme Technology Enters Commercial Stage
TransBiodiesel supplies its flagship product, TransZyme A, to the biodiesel production industry. The company offers an advanced enzymatic technology platform for producing biodiesel from various feedstocks. The technology allows for the use of lower-grade feedstocks, reducing costs and environmental harm. TransBiodiesel has collaborations and partnerships with U.S. oil and biodiesel producers, as well as international collaborations. The company aims for continued growth in the biodiesel sector through its immobilized enzyme technology and joint venture propositions.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Appalachian Biofuels to build plant using TransBiodiesel enzymes
Appalachian Biofuels LLC plans to build a biodiesel production facility in Virginia with state government assistance. The company is investing $3.5 million and working with Israel-based enzyme maker TransBiodiesel on the project. Virginia beat out South Carolina for the project, and the state government is providing grants and funding to support the plants construction. Appalachian Biofuels will also receive rail access funding and tax exemptions on equipment. The company aims to hire former coal miners in the region and hopes to grow and expand its business in Virginia.
InvestmentPartnersExpand
growth-positive
Algae Oil Poised For World Domination, Eventually
The article discusses a partnership between Israeli company TransBiodiesel and American company Heliae, both involved in the development of algae-based biofuels. The partnership aims to integrate TransBiodiesels enzyme-based biocatalysts with Heliaes algae farming and oil extraction platform. The article highlights Arizonas leadership in algae development and the states support for the bioindustry sector. The partnership between TransBiodiesel and Heliae is seen as a positive growth opportunity for the companies. The article does not mention any specific customers or the valuation or investment amounts. The event described in the article does not have a specific date mentioned. Confidence level: 8.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Dr. Basheer: Israeli Arabs can make more than hummus
Dr. Sobhi Basheer, an Israeli-Arab entrepreneur, is set to see his company, Enzymotec, listed on Nasdaq. Enzymotec, which was founded in Upper Nazareth, produces nutritional supplements and has developed products that improve adult memory and attention, and concentration in adults and children. The company also produces a blend of sterols, an ingredient that competes with cholesterol for uptake from the digestive system to the blood system. After leaving Enzymotec, Basheer co-founded TransBiodiesel Ltd., which uses immobilized enzyme-based biocatalysts to convert lipids for production of first and second generation biodiesel.
InvestmentPublic Trading
growth-positive
Falafel With A Side Of Diesel
Israeli company TransBiodiesel, founded by Dr. Sobhi Basheer and Dr. Ahmed Tafesh, has developed a process to convert leftover cooking oil from fast food chains into biodiesel. The process uses a biological enzyme that transforms any kind of oil into biodiesel suitable for diesel engines. The companys enzyme-based catalysts do not lead to toxic waste and do not need to be heated, meaning much less energy is required. TransBiodiesel is currently seeking additional investment to expand to the international market.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Leading TransBioDiesel as a Catalyst for Change in the Middle East - Green Prophet
Dr. Sobhi Basheer, founder of TransBioDiesel, has developed a catalyst-based solution that helps create usable fuel from organic materials, while reducing the toxic wastewater produced in the process. The companys biological enzyme technology has been installed at a pilot site in Israel where it is breaking biomass down to usable fuel and helping produce some 500 liters of biofuel every day. A second site is now being built at an undisclosed location in Israel. TransBioDiesel was founded in 2007 with a $1.5 million investment from venture capital company Aquagrow, and with a grant from the Office of the Chief Scientist in Israel.
Investment
growth-positive
AquAgro invests $1.5m in biodiesel start-up
Transbiodiesel has raised $1.5 million in investment from B. Gaon Holdings Ltd. and has signed a cooperation agreement with a US biodiesel company with $10 billion in annual sales. The investment will help Transbiodiesel meet commercial milestones and the partnership aims to solve the problem of biodiesel production by chemicals.
InvestmentPartners
EnzymoCore Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 9 |
| Team members | 2 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 90/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yamila Silbert |
| Registrar ID | 513980417 |
| Crunchbase | transbiodiesel |
| Phone | +972737442021 |
| Creator | Rebecca Mack |
| Creator email | rebeccamack26@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-07-30T00:00:00.000Z |