Funding

Neela Biotech

United Kingdom · Climate tech

Neela Biotech develops microbial processes that turn organic waste into feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel.

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Product

Neela Biotech uses AI-guided microbial engineering to convert food, agricultural and forestry residues into fatty acids. These can serve as feedstocks for established sustainable aviation fuel refining processes.

Founded by Deepanshu Singh and Friederike Nintzel and based in Cambridge, the company designs its process for existing biogas plants. It is working toward pilot-scale trials that can test production economics and integration with operating facilities.

Funding history

1 round · 1 with disclosed amounts
AnnouncedRoundAmountInvestors
Pre-seed£2.1MElbow Beach — LeadAscension — ParticipantCambridge Enterprise Ventures — ParticipantVentures Together — Participant

Investors

Elbow BeachLed Pre-seedAscensionJoined Pre-seedCambridge Enterprise VenturesJoined Pre-seedVentures TogetherJoined Pre-seed

Coverage

Oct 8, 2026Neela Biotech · Pre-seed

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