Solazyme Health Sciences
Solazyme Health Sciences is a business unit of Solazyme Inc., a renewable oil and bioproducts company and a leader in algal biotechnology. Solazyme Health Sciences’ unique algal research has led to the discovery of novel and clinically researched marine and microalgal compounds that have uses and applications in a wide range of health and wellness products. Solazyme Health Sciences, as a business unit of Solazyme, is devoted to delivering the power of microalgae through health and beauty products and ingredients, including nutraceuticals. Solazyme, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco. Solazyme’s unique technology enables it to produce algal oil and biomaterials quickly, more efficiently and at large scale in standard fermentation facilities. Solazyme, Inc.’s investors, among others, include Braemar Energy Ventures, Harris & Harris Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, the Roda Group and VantagePoint Venture Partners.
