C16 Biosciences

Overview

C16 Biosciences is a company that produces next-generation ingredients to decarbonize consumer products, starting with alternatives to oils and fats [1][5]. Founded in 2018, the company went through Y Combinator's Summer 2018 batch [3]. C16 Biosciences operates a biomanufacturing platform that creates sustainable alternatives to conventional oils and fats, with its first product being an alternative to palm oil marketed under the Palmless™ brand [5]. The company is headquartered in New York City [2][6] and maintains a team of 35 employees [4].

C16 Biosciences is decarbonizing consumer products supply chains by producing next-generation ingredients. The company's biomanufacturing platform produces better performing, more sustainable alternatives to oils and fats, and their first product is an alternative to palm oil. The company owns and operates Palmless™ alternative fats and oils. [5]

Y Combinator's directory lists the company location as New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA. [2]

Business address: 619 W 54th St, New York, New York, 10019. [6]

Growth & traction

Y Combinator lists a team size of 35. [4]