Amyris Biotechnologies

Amyris inches toward Series C close

October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Biofuel startup has now raised $41.75 million of the $60 million target, which is expected to help the company begin production at its first commercial plant by 2011. Full Story »

Friendly competitor LS9 congratulates Amyris on $25M raise

August 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Both Khosla-backed biofuel companies are on the verge of closing Series C rounds, focused on aggressive timeframes toward commercialization. Full Story »

BP, Martek collaborate on advanced biodiesel project

August 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Oil company invests $10 million to develop biodiesel from sugar feedstocks, using Maryland company's algae-based technologies and IP. Full Story »

LS9’s clean diesel meets U.S., Brazilian requirements

July 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - South San Francisco-based advanced biofuel company said its UltraClean Diesel offers an 85 percent reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel. Full Story »

Microbes drive new Amyris biodiesel plant

November 11, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - California company's first pilot plant is expected to help secure certification as Amyris aims for $2 per gallon commercial sales by June 2010. Full Story »

Cleantech deals in garbage, lighting and batteries

October 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - CleanScapes and Adura pull in cash, a N.Y. battery maker is getting bigger, and we spot 22 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

Amyris, Crystalsev in sugarcane biodiesel venture

April 24, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The companies said the renewable diesel works in today's engines and is targeted for commercialization in 2010. Full Story »

Virent's biogasoline gets Big Oil backing

March 26, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Shell is funding the biofuel startup's research into a sugar-based fuel that could be used like regular gasoline. Full Story »

Bay Area cleantech leadership at risk, says Khosla

November 15, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - At a conference today celebrating San Francisco-area cleantech leadership, Vinod Khosla burst some bubbles. Full Story »

Investors eat up algae and other fuels

September 20, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - Hydrocarbons and green slime pull in cash this week, along with eight other deals we turned up over the past seven days. Full Story »
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