Aequor, Inc.
Aequor' s novel chemicals boost algae and yeast production by over 40%, making biofuels competitive for cleantech.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Biotechnology
- Location San Diego, CA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded April 2006
- Employees 2
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website aequorinc.com
Company Summary
Aequor is a Woman-Owned Small Business that developed a portfolio of proprietary “green”’ and non-toxic chemical compounds that boost yields of algae and yeast under cultivation by >40%. We will sell customized “bioboosters” B2B online and through a commissioned sales force to cultivators of algae and yeast for biofuels, nutraceuticals, animal feed, food, cosmetics, plastics, etc. Our monitoring and maintenance services ensure optimal yields.
Team
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CEO
Dr. Bruno has over 30 years' experience in international business, finance and trade, having worked in the private sector as a stock and commodity broker, banker, export/import trade and investment financier (Business Week honored her as Woman Entrepreneur of the Year). She served 16 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, handling economic affairs. Education: Mount Holyoke College; M.A. and Ph.D.- New York University; J.D. - New York Law School.
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Cynthia BurzellCSO
Dr. Burzell, Ph.D. is a Marine and Medical Microbiologist with expertise in pathogenic and marine biofilms, fouling, water quality, microbial taxonomy and genetics (B.A., Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D. St. George's University School of Medicine). Winner of TechAmerica's Researcher of the Year and NASA iNET, she manages Aequor's lab at JLabs-San Diego, and pilot projects showing the superior performance of the chemicals that she discovered.
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Lawrence LitowitzCFO
Mr. Litowitz has over 30 years' experience as a CPA, including for early stage companies, M&A and IPOs. He is Partner at SCA Group, and former Partner at venture firms specializing in Pharma investments.
Advisors
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Arthur DimopoulosUnconfirmed
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Susan MacIntoshUnconfirmedSandra ShumwayUnconfirmed
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Victor NizetUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Kristen WidhamUnconfirmedAbdullah AldhowayanUnconfirmed
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Cynthia BurzellUnconfirmed
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