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Verenium Overview
Verenium Corporation is a leader in the development and the commercialization of cellulosic ethanol, an environmentally-friendly and renewable transportation fuel, as well as higher performance specialty enzymes for applications within the biofuels, industrial, and animal nutrition and health markets.
The Company possesses integrated, end-to-end capabilities in pre-treatment, novel enzyme...More»
Verenium Corporation is a leader in the development and the commercialization of cellulosic ethanol, an environmentally-friendly and renewable transportation fuel, as well as higher performance specialty enzymes for applications within the biofuels, industrial, and animal nutrition and health markets.
The Company possesses integrated, end-to-end capabilities in pre-treatment, novel enzyme development, fermentation, engineering, and project development and is moving rapidly to commercialize its proprietary technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol from a wide array of feedstocks, including sugarcane bagasse, dedicated energy crops, agricultural waste, and wood products. In addition to the vast potential for biofuels, a multitude of large-scale industrial opportunities exist for the Company for products derived from the production of low-cost, biomass-derived sugars.«Less
Key People
Management
- Carlos Riva, President/CEO
- John McCarthy, CFO
- William Baum, VP Business Development
- Charles Davis, VP Commercial Development
- Gerald Haines, Chief Legal Officer
- John Howe, VP Public Affairs
- Nell Jones, VP Human Resources
- John Malloy, VP Biofuels Business Unit
- Janet Roemer, VP Specialty Enzymes Business Unit
- Chris Terajewicz, VP Engineering
Funding
| Date | Type | Capital Amount | Post-Money Valuation | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2008 | Series C | 90M | Unknown |
Products
| Name: | Cellulosic ethanol |
| Product URL: | http://www.verenium.com/cellulosic-ethanol.asp |
| Description: | The urgent need for cleaner automotive fuels is pushing the private sector to develop low-carbon alternatives. Cellulosic ethanol is widely recognized as one of the most promising ways to meet our need for clean fuels with dramatically lower energy inputs and net carbon emissions. Verenium is a leader in the development of cellulosic ethanol - a clean-burning fuel derived from canes, grasses, softwoods, and other biomass sources that are readily available and are not utilized for food. |
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09/17/2008 02:43AM by TradeVibes
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Bulls vs. Bears (5)
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i'd say go for it...electric cars and solar is the way ahead |
jpaine 08/12/2008 |
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Cellulosic ethanol is a promising technology |
green33 08/07/2008 |
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100% 3 votes 3 0% 0 |
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There's increasing demand for bio fuels |
jenny 08/06/2008 |
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100% 4 votes 4 0% 0 |
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They got a $90M investment from BP |
jenny 08/06/2008 |
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100% 4 votes 4 0% 0 |
| Bearish Opinions (1) | Author/Date | Do you agree? | |
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many companies are competing for this space;
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irpip 08/07/2008 |
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100% 1 vote 1 0% 0 |
it is currently unclear which green technology will come out on top
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irpip | 08/07/2008 | |
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