# Chromologics

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

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Website: www.chromologics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 6, 2023)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Chromologics is a Copenhagen-based company specializing in the production of natural colorants using a unique fungal fermentation process. Their innovative products cater to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in various industries.Founded in 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Chromologics develops natural colorants for food and non-food applications. The company was established by Anders Odum and Andreas Laustsen-Kiel. In November 2025, Chromologics raised EUR 7 million in venture funding co-led by new investors Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Collateral Good and returning investors Synergetic, Doehler Ventures and Novo Holdings. This funding was part of a total of EUR 20 million raised to date, with the latest funding round marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth.Chromologics specializes in the development and production of natural colorants derived from a unique fungal fermentation platform. Their primary offerings include Natu.Red® for the food and beverage sector, and Sustainly.Red® for non-food industries such as textiles and cosmetics. Both products cater to a diverse client base across Europe, North America, and Asia, addressing the increasing demand for sustainable color solutions.In the most recent fiscal year 2018, Chromologics reported a revenue of EUR 0. The company's EBITDA in 2023 was EUR -3,042,049.1, reflecting its early-stage development in the natural colorant market. The company will use the funding to finalize regulatory requirements, prepare for product launch, and scale production with a manufacturing partner.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 6, 2023, $7.5M — Novo Holdings, Vaekstfonden, Blue Horizon Ventures, Nordic Foodtech VC, Thia Ventures, Synergetic, Doehler Ventures
- Seed, May 28, 2021, $4.9M — Novo Holdings, Vaekstfonden, Blue Horizon Ventures, Nordic Foodtech VC
- Seed, Sep 1, 2020, $2.3M — Novo Holdings, Vaekstfonden, Nordic Foodtech VC

## Investors

- Novo Holdings — Seed
- Vaekstfonden (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vaekstfonden) — Seed
- Nordic Foodtech VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nordic-foodtech-vc) — Seed
- Blue Horizon Ventures — Seed
- Thia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thia-ventures) — Seed
- Synergetic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/synergetic) — Seed
- Doehler Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/doehler-ventures) — Seed