Chinova Bioworks

BiotechnologySeries AFredericton, Canadachinovabioworks.com

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Jun 2022

Total raised

$11M

Investors

8

About Chinova Bioworks

Chinova Bioworks Inc., headquartered in Fredericton, Canada, specializes in natural preservation solutions for food and beverages. The company was established by David Brown and Tanzina Huq, with Natasha Dhayagude as the CEO.Chinova Bioworks specializes in innovative natural preservation solutions for the food and beverage industry, focusing primarily on two flagship products: Chiber™ and MycoKleer™. Chiber™ is a clean-label preservative derived from natural fiber extracted from white button mushrooms, designed to enhance the quality, freshness, and shelf life of various food products. MycoKleer™, on the other hand, serves as a natural fining agent, facilitating rapid clarification in beverages. Both products address significant industry challenges, such as food waste, sustainability, and the need for cleaner labels in consumer products.Chinova Bioworks generates revenue through strategic partnerships and direct sales of its products to manufacturers and distributors within the food and beverage sector. The company’s transactional framework typically involves B2B transactions with clients who incorporate Chiber™ and MycoKleer™ into their production processes. Clients utilize these products in various applications, such as enhancing the shelf life of sauces and improving the clarity of beverages, resulting in increased product value and customer satisfaction. Revenue is derived from selling these products either through bulk orders or potential licensing agreements, allowing clients to leverage Chinova's proprietary technology in their formulations.In March 2025, Chinova Bioworks Inc. Future growth strategies include the development and launch of new products aimed at enhancing natural preservation capabilities and addressing emerging market needs. Chinova aims to expand its market presence beyond North America into regions such as Europe and Asia.

Who invested in Chinova Bioworks

8 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Jun 22, 2022

    Amount

    $6M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Dec 8, 2020

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Aug 13, 2019

    Amount

    $2.6M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Aug 7, 2018

    Amount

    $2M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Jan 1, 2017

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Chinova Bioworks

Who invested in Chinova Bioworks?

Chinova Bioworks has 8 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Chinova Bioworks raised?

Chinova Bioworks has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Chinova Bioworks last raise money?

Chinova Bioworks's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jun 2022.

What does Chinova Bioworks do?

Chinova Bioworks is a biotechnology company.

Where is Chinova Bioworks headquartered?

Chinova Bioworks is headquartered in Fredericton, Canada.

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