# Oxford Biotrans

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/oxford-biotrans

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Oxford, UK
- Website: www.oxfordbiotrans.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 30, 2013)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Oxford Biotrans is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable biotransformation processes to produce valuable compounds from natural resources, enhancing eco-friendly practices in the chemical industry.Founded in 2013, Oxford Biotrans is located in Oxford, UK, and focuses on biotransformation solutions. The company raised GBP 2.55 million in its Series A funding on July 31, 2015, with investors including Sinofaith IP Group Co., Ltd. and the University of Oxford, valuing the company at GBP 5.90 million post-money. The CEO is Jason King.Oxford Biotrans provides innovative biotransformation technologies aimed at producing high-value compounds sustainably. Their services focus on transforming natural substrates into essential biochemicals, catering to industries seeking greener alternatives to traditional chemical production methods.Oxford Biotrans generates revenue through contracts for its biotransformation services, which include research and development partnerships with companies looking to implement sustainable practices in their production processes. The revenue model is based on project fees and milestone payments tied to successful service delivery.Oxford Biotrans plans to leverage its recent GBP 2.55 million Series A funding to expand its research and development capabilities, focusing on launching new biotransformation products by 2024. The company aims to enter additional markets across Europe and North America, capitalizing on the growing demand for sustainable chemical solutions. The funding will facilitate the development of new technologies and support marketing efforts in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 30, 2013, $1.3M — Touchstone Innovations

## Investors

- Touchstone Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/touchstone-innovations) — Seed