# Biosphere

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/biosphere

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Oakland, US
- Website: www.biosphere.io
- Total disclosed funding: $5.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 10, 2022)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2022 and based in California, US, Arcology Inc. trading name under Biosphere is a biotechnology company that provides innovative bioreactor designs and production systems. In January 2025, Biosphere raised USD 8.8 million in seed funding co-led by investors Lowercarbon Capital and VXI Capital, with participation from other investors B37 Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Founders Fund, and GS Futures. The firm as of January 2025, is led by its co-founders, Brian Heligman and Arye Lipman.

Biosphere has developed a UV-enabled bioreactor that replaces traditional steam-based systems, significantly lowering capital intensity and operational costs. This approach enables the rapid production of a variety of bioproducts, including therapeutics, enzymes, proteins, bioplastics, fertilizers, and jet fuel. By simplifying the production process and enhancing performance, Biosphere support a diverse client base that spans sectors looking to scale up production of new bioproducts, primarily in North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia.

Biosphere’s revenue model is structured around business-to-business transactions, where clients engage directly with the company for bioreactor systems and associated services. Clients typically include pharmaceutical companies, agricultural firms, and manufacturers in the bioplastics and biofuels sectors. 

The company plans to utilize the January 2025 funding to support its product commercialization.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 10, 2022, $5.1M — Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, B37 Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, GS Futures, VXI Capital

## Investors

- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Seed
- Caffeinated Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/caffeinated-capital) — Seed
- B37 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/b37-ventures) — Seed
- Lowercarbon Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercarbon-capital) — Seed
- GS Futures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gs-futures) — Seed
- VXI Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vxi-capital) — Seed