The Big List of Prebiotics/Probiotics Companies and Investors
Posted 4th October 2017 by Jane Williams
Interest in microbiota has reached all areas of human health and disease. As a result, the therapeutic potential of probiotics has expanded. 2013 saw a surge of investment into prebiotics and probiotics, coinciding with an increase in microbiome funding. In the last decade, investment has quadrupled.
The Synergistic Relationship Between University and Industry: A Case Study
Posted 21st July 2017 by Jane Williams
All companies look to universities for the training and expertise of their future workforce. Yet, many companies have discovered that relationships with universities can yield much more than access to future staff members.
The Big List of Microbiome Companies and Investors
Posted 14th July 2017 by Jane Williams
A critical point in any field of research is that of commercialisation; when research builds to the point that the dam bursts, bottlenecks open and opportunities are ripe. 2016 saw the largest peak in microbiome investment since 2012 when the CRISPR-Cas9 ‘instructions’ were published.
Bacteria in a Bottle: Commercialising a Field in Development
Posted 23rd June 2017 by Jane Williams
The consumer products industry is built on well-established pillars. It’s a creative and dynamic industry with a clear playbook. While launching a brand or product is not trivial, this general rinse-repeat (pun intended) formula that the market leaders are able to leverage is a big part of why the consumer products industry among the largest on the planet and has continued to grow.