Number 8 Bio Pty Ltd
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Number 8 Bio Pty Ltd - overview
Established
2022
Location
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
About
Based in Sydney, Australia, Number 8 Bio provides precision fermentation using synthetic biology. As of 2023, the company is headed by its CEO Dr. Tom Williams (CEO), who co-founded the firm along with Dr. Alex Carpenter.
In November 2025, Number 8 Bio Pty Ltd raised AUD 11 million in series A funding led by investor Icehouse Ventures, with participation from another investor ONE Innovators and Main Sequence Ventures also participated in the round. The company offers precision fermentation to eliminate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Precision fermentation is a technique that is done using microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, to produce specific compounds or substances through fermentation. It reduces ruminant methane emissions, saving money for our farmers, and saving our climate.
The company plans to utilize the November 2025 funding to accelerate commercialization of its methane-reducing livestock feed product and fund regulatory approvals for expansion into New Zealand and Europe.
Current Investors
Bioplatforms Australia, Main Sequence Ventures, Possible Ventures
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
Sub Industries
Farm Support Services
Website
www.number8.bio
Verticals
Agtech
Company Stage
Series A
Total Amount Raised
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