Windfall Bio Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Windfall Bio

Mission of the Company

Windfall Bio aims to naturally transform methane into organic fertilizer, drastically reducing the climate footprint of our food system.

Founded

Founded in 2023.

Founders

Josh Silverman Ph.D.

Key People

• Josh Silverman Ph.D. (CEO)

• Jordan Smith (Vice President of Engineering)

• Carla Risso Ph.D. (Director of Microbiology)

• Louis Stenmark (Director of Marketing)

• Judy Su Ph.D. (Director of Biology)

• McKenzie Wilson (Director of Carbon Accounting)

• Luan Nguyen (Senior Vice President of Technology)

• Forrest Baringer-Jones (Chief Financial Officer)

• IIya Sokolov (Chief Business Officer)

• Frank Crespo (Chief Operating Officer)

• Steven Chu Ph.D. (Board Advisor)

• Lori Giver Ph.D. (Board Advisor)

• Daniella Taveau (Board Advisor)

• Lance Ruppert (Board Advisor)

• Nick Schwanz (Board Advisor)

Headquarters

San Mateo, CA

Number of Employees

Approximately 30 employees

Revenue

No information is available.

Known For

Windfall Bio is known for developing the first-ever solution for capturing and transforming climate-harming methane emissions into living organic soil nutrients through the use of methanotrophs, a family of naturally occurring soil microbes.

Products

Product Overview

Windfall Bio offers a unique methane transformation technology that leverages naturally occurring methanotrophs (methane-eating microbes) to convert methane emissions into organic, nutrient-rich compost on site.

High-Level Description of the Product

• Methane Transformation Technology: Utilizing biofermenters filled with a proprietary blend of methane-eating microbes to convert methane into rich, organic fertilizer.

Key Features

• Methane Goes In: Methane is captured from various sources including manure lagoons, landfills, and flare gas.

• Microbes Transform It: Special microbial consortia convert methane into organic compounds.

• Nutrients Come Out: The process results in the creation of organic enriched compost.

• Management Software: Tools to measure and manage the methane-to-soil resource stream.

• Bioavailable Nitrogen: Creates more bioavailable nitrogen for crops, improving soil health and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

No information is available.

New Features Added to Existing Products

No information is available.

Recent Partnerships

• Whole Foods Market: Windfall Bio is planning a pilot program with Whole Foods Market dairy suppliers to mitigate methane emissions and enable climate-friendly claims for their products.

Other Developments

• Funding: Windfall Bio raised $28 million in Series A funding from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Global Brain, Untitled, Mayfield, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and B37 Ventures.

• Expansion: The company is expanding pilot deployments across methane-intensive industries including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management.

• Manufacturing: Windfall Bio has expanded internal capacity by more than tenfold and moved to a new facility, partnering with several contract manufacturers to scale production.

• Executive Team: Significant additions to the executive team and the Board of Advisors, including high-profile members like Steven Chu, former US Secretary of Energy.

Summary

Windfall Bio is at the forefront of sustainable technology, focusing on the transformation of methane emissions into valuable, organic fertilizers. With innovative solutions, strategic funding, and key partnerships, Windfall Bio is poised to make a significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.