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BryoSphere Biotechnologies

Burnaby, Canada

seedFreshly fundedBiotechBeauty TechClimate Tech

Stage

seed

Location

Burnaby, Canada

Founded

2022

Team size

1-10

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About BryoSphere Biotechnologies

Vancouver-based biotech that genetically engineers moss in photobioreactors to produce plant-based bioactive ingredients for skincare.

What sets it apart

They use genetically engineered moss as a low-cost, scalable biomanufacturing platform to produce rare skincare actives sustainably.

Sectors

BiotechBeauty TechClimate Techcosmetics ingredientssynthetic biology

Business

ModelB2B ingredients

CustomerBeauty and skincare brands that need sustainable, high-performance bioactive ingredients

Notable

  • Secured angel funding from OKGN WMAN Angel Funds in September 2026
  • Completed a 250L pilot production campaign
  • Developed BryoBright, a moss-derived ingredient enriched in aureusidin
  • Filed a PCT patent application for core moss strain IP
  • Raised over $1M in combined dilutive and non-dilutive capital

Funding rounds

13 Sept 2026

Led by OKGN WMAN Angel Funds

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FAQ

What does BryoSphere Biotechnologies do?

Vancouver-based biotech that genetically engineers moss in photobioreactors to produce plant-based bioactive ingredients for skincare.

Where is BryoSphere Biotechnologies based?

BryoSphere Biotechnologies is based in Burnaby, Canada, founded in 2022.

Who has invested in BryoSphere Biotechnologies?

Investors in BryoSphere Biotechnologies include OKGN WMAN Angel Funds, SOSV/IndieBio, Cape Breton Future Fund, NRC-IRAP, Mitacs and Genome BC.