inSEIT
inSEIT is a biotechnology startup specializing in enzyme immobilization technologies to enable sustainable and efficient chemical production. Founded in 2021 from the University of Bern, the company leverages AI-driven bioinformatic tools to predict and optimize enzyme immobilization, offering services such as biocatalysis consultancy, immobilization screening, and synthesis development. Their product catalog, SEITzymes, features immobilized enzymes designed to replace traditional synthetic catalysts with greener alternatives. inSEIT targets the chemical industry aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve process efficiency, positioning itself as a pioneer in green chemistry and industrial biocatalysis with a strong focus on sustainability and continuous technological improvement.
inSEIT
inSEIT is a biotechnology startup specializing in enzyme immobilization technologies to enable sustainable and efficient chemical production. Founded in 2021 from the University of Bern, the company leverages AI-driven bioinformatic tools to predict and optimize enzyme immobilization, offering services such as biocatalysis consultancy, immobilization screening, and synthesis development. Their product catalog, SEITzymes, features immobilized enzymes designed to replace traditional synthetic catalysts with greener alternatives. inSEIT targets the chemical industry aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve process efficiency, positioning itself as a pioneer in green chemistry and industrial biocatalysis with a strong focus on sustainability and continuous technological improvement.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-driven enzyme and protein immobilization platform for industrial biocatalysis
Founded: 2022 (spun out from University of Bern)
HQ: Bern, Switzerland
Funding signal: Pre-seed closed Oct 23, 2023 — raised over CHF 390K
Team size: ~8 employees
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Industrial chemical production relying on non-green catalysts and inefficient processes that could be replaced by enzyme-based biocatalysis.
Founded
2022
Industry
Biotechnology
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
over CHF 390000
Company announcement states pre-seed closed on 23 Oct 2023 with over CHF 390K raised, combining equity and non-dilutive support.
Investor Signal
“Venture Kick; Value Maker; VentureLabs; Innosuisse; Bridge; Berninvest”