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We believe that answers to our most challenging problems can be found in natural ingredients. Every day we are inspired by the properties of the natural polymer that we work with and driven by the desire to turn these materials into incredible antimicrobial protection agents.
The Beverage Industry is facing a major problem when it comes to spoilage. There is large consumer demand for whole, natural and healthy juice products otherwise known as super premium juices. However, these juices have a limited shelf-life and are sold at a premium price, which is a potential for major loss to the beverage producer.
Chinova Bioworks is developing a natural, safe and effective antimicrobial Chitosan polymer with broad spectrum protection to enhance the shelf-life of premium juices. This technology will be the platform to launch into a wide range of applications from regular juices to the food industry, eventually evolving into cosmetics and medical applications.
The Beverage Industry is facing a major problem when it comes to spoilage. There is large consumer demand for whole, natural and healthy juice products otherwise known as super premium juices. However, these juices have a limited shelf-life and are sold at a premium price, which is a potential for major loss to the beverage producer.
Chinova Bioworks is developing a natural, safe and effective antimicrobial Chitosan polymer with broad spectrum protection to enhance the shelf-life of premium juices. This technology will be the platform to launch into a wide range of applications from regular juices to the food industry, eventually evolving into cosmetics and medical applications.
Overview
Location
Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 506-262-1348
Total raised
$8.6M
Founded date
2016
Investors 8
| Date | Name | Website |
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| Plug and Play Tech Center | plugandplaytechcenter.com | |
| DSM | dsm.com | |
| Rhapsody Venture Partners | rhapsodyvp.com | |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Creative Destruction Lab | creativedestructionlab.com |
| DSM Venturing | venturing.dsm.com | |
| Rich Products Ventures | richproductsventures.com | |
| NEXT Canada | directory.nextcanada.com |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
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| Aug 13, 2018 | Seed round | $2.6M |
Mentions in press and media 31
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| Mar 5, 2025 | Natural Products Canada Invests $1.7M in Seven Startups, Including Chinova Bioworks & Henri Nutrition | Natural Products Canada (NPC) has announced an investment of $1.7 million into seven Canadian startups producing innovative bio-based and natural products. The startups are: Chinova Bioworks — Has developed a natural antimicrobial ingredien... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Revolutionary Vegan Fining Agent: Chinova Bioworks Harnesses the Humble Button Mushroom to Transform the Beverage Market | Chinova Bioworks, a food technology company based in Canada, unveils MycoKleer™, an innovative vegan clarifying and fining agent designed for beverage production. This sustainably produced solution aims to revolutionize the industry by enha... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Chinova Bioworks scales up production for mushroom-based natural preservatives after ‘incredible’ year | Chinova Bioworks, a Canadian startup producing natural preservatives and fining agents from upcycled mushroom stalks, is expanding its capacity four-fold this year to fuel international expansion and meet demand in fast-growing markets such... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | The Week in Agrifoodtech: Oatside secures $65m for Singapore’s first oat milk, input supplier iProcure scores $10m | Singapore’s first-ever oat milk brand Oatside made headlines this week with news of its sizable Series A round while iProduce landed funds to expand its input distribution tech across Africa. Fashion designer Stella McCartney is helping lau... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Chinova Bioworks’ Chiber Mushroom Preservative Receives FDA GRAS Status | Canadian food tech startup Chinova Bioworks has received a No Questions Letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) application for Chiber Mushroom Fiber. The letter indicates the ... |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Meet the founder: Chinova Bioworks’ CEO Natasha Dhayagude delves into her journey in bio-foodtech | Canada-based Chinova Bioworks made headlines recently for its $6 million Series A raise. Its CEO and co-founder Natasha Dhayagude launched the company with a mission to produce natural and clean-label preservatives to cater to increasingly ... |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Join the Newsletter Get the latest news & research from AFN and AgFunder in your inbox. Nubocha is churning out vegan gelato using sustainable nuts & cacao sourced direct from farmers Growthwell Foods’ new CEO on joining an alt-protein family business as an outsider Data Snapshot: Europe... | |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Join the Newsletter Get the latest news & research from AFN and AgFunder in your inbox. Growthwell Foods’ new CEO on joining an alt-protein family business as an outsider Data Snapshot: European climate investors should take broader view of alternative proteins AgFunder-backed Chinova Biowor... | |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Join the Newsletter Get the latest news & research from AFN and AgFunder in your inbox. Data Snapshot: European climate investors should take broader view of alternative proteins AgFunder-backed Chinova Bioworks raises $6m Series A funding for natural shelf-life extender How ReFED & Clos... |
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FAQ about Chinova Bioworks
When was Chinova Bioworks founded?
Chinova Bioworks was founded in 2016.
How much funding has Chinova Bioworks raised?
Chinova Bioworks has raised $8.6M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Chinova Bioworks raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Chinova Bioworks, among them a seed round of $2.6M on Aug 13, 2018.
Who has invested in Chinova Bioworks?
Parsers VC lists 8 investors of Chinova Bioworks, among them Creative Destruction Lab, Plug and Play Tech Center and DSM.
What has the press written about Chinova Bioworks?
Parsers VC has collected 31 articles mentioning Chinova Bioworks, among them “Natural Products Canada Invests $1.7M in Seven Startups, Including Chinova Bioworks & Henri Nutrition” (Mar 5, 2025) and “Revolutionary Vegan Fining Agent: Chinova Bioworks Harnesses the Humble Button Mushroom to Transform the Beverage Market” (Jun 8, 2023).
Is Chinova Bioworks still active?
Yes, Chinova Bioworks is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 30, 2025.