Cordelia
Biosciences
Cordelia
Biosciences
The next wave of blue chemistries
The next wave of blue chemistries
At Cordelia Biosciences, marine microbes are our leading biotechnologists!
We harness nature’s 3.8 billion years
of R&D to discover and create truly
ocean friendly chemical solutions.
Using biotechnology,
we unlock new potential in
marine microbes to optimize
the chemical industry
Our Team
Jessica Tittl Nielsen
Co-founder &
Chief Executive Officer
Monica Schul
Co-founder &
Chief Science Officer
Mark Bell
V.P of Business Development
Emma Formet
Scientific Technician
Rocky Villanueva
Scientific Intern
Hannah Huesby
Finance Intern
Our Advisors
Elizabeth Gadsby, PhD
Founder, eGad Innovation
Tony O’Lenick
Founder, Siltech Corp
Venkat Madabusi
Director of R&D, Open Innovation, Evonik (retired)
Contact Us
Jessica Tittl Nielsen
Co-founder CEO
jessicatittl@cordeliabio.com
Monica Schul
Co-founder / CSO
monicaschul@cordeliabio.com
Mark Bell
VP Business Development
markbell@cordeliabio.com
News & Updates
May 2024
Newsletter
www.cordeliabio.com
Introducing Red Sea...
Our natural red dye that boasts exceptionally high yield. The dye was discovered while working on our SeaGrant-funded project focusing on sustainable preservatives. It underscores the vast potential of our microbes, showcasing the diverse range of valuable compounds they can produce. Our next steps are testing for safety and compatibility.
Red Sea can replace harmful red dyes in every day products, from cosmetics to food, and even the clothes that you wear. Stay tuned for further updates as we delve deeper into harnessing the full potential of our portfolio.
top news
- We did it! We won the grand prize at The Big Idea business plan competition! We were also excited to receive the Sustainable Impact Award.
- We’ve added a new chemical to our portfolio! A natural Red Dye with a very high yield. This month we’ll start safety testing so we can introduce the dye to the market.
- We grew our team! Cordelia welcomes our Scientific Technician, Emma Formet.
Success at EarthX
At the end of April we had the opportunity to present at EarthX. The feedback was resoundingly positive. One industry leader quoted: “We were just with this team in Dallas at EarthX . After a good showing in Dallas they hit a home run at UF. This is a company to watch over next 3 years!”
Edition #1
April 2024
a new wave: from biome future to cordelia biosciences
2024 Q1 Newsletter
Biome future is now cordelia biosciences
Biome Future is now Cordelia Biosciences! This change is more than a new name; it represents the power of ocean microbes to create sustainable, innovative chemical solutions for our planet.
We celebrated a year of achievements in 2023, from R&D advancements to strategic business development. We’re positioning for expansion as we build out our team and secure additional funding for a cleaner future.
2023 in review & what the future holds
Biome future is now
cordelia biosciences
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We’re on a Mission
We’re on a mission to bring the next wave of blue chemistry to our customers! We harness nature’s 3.8 billion years of R&D to discover and create ocean friendly chemical ingredients so our customers can create responsibly. Our vision is to create a future where sustainability is inherent in every chemical solution.
why cordelia?
Our Founders
Cordelia Biosciences was founded by two marine biologists with a passion for creating chemistries that are safe for people and our planet.
Jessica Tittl Nielsen
Chief Executive Officer
Monica Schul
Chief Science Officer
The name Cordelia, meaning “heart” or “jewel of the sea,” perfectly encapsulates the essence of our vision. It signifies our core commitment to sustainability and our profound connection to the natural world, particularly the oceans.
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2023 in reveiw
Business Update
In 2023, Cordelia Biosciences secured over $30k in nondilutive funding and approximately $100k worth of equipment to fuel our R&D. We’ve identified key markets for our flagship preservative ingredient and developed our paths to market. These efforts have allowed us to make strides in the development of our ocean-safe chemical portfolio and AI-powered chemical innovation pipeline.
2023 Big wins!
- StartGNV 2023 Rising Star Startup
- Ocean Exchange Collegiate Award
- Rice Business Plan Competition Investment Prize
- UF AI Days Pitch Competition, 2nd Place
- Sea Grant R&D Contract
- BioFlorida Moonshot Company
- UF Luby Grant
- Opened Lab at UF Innovate | Accelerate
- Identified Target Microbes for Antimicrobial Extraction
R&D Update
Cordelia Biosciences marked a significant milestone in October 2023 with the opening of our lab at UF Innovate | Accelerate at Sid Martin, securing access to $1.7 million in shared scientific equipment. Since then, we’ve increased our resources to provide over six months of runway for our product development. Through genome mining, we identified our target microbes for our antimicrobial chemical and began extracting and testing ingredients in Q1 of 2024.
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Q1 2024
We’re Growing!
In addition to making big strides in our tech development, in Q1 Cordelia has grown our team. In March, we hired a VP of Business Development to help build out our growth strategy. Mark Bell has 20 years of finance and sales experience and brings valuable business expertise and insights to our team.
We’re continuing to grow our team in Q2, currently hiring a laboratory technician to help ramp up our product development.
Come See Us
In the coming months, Cordelia Biosciences is set to make waves!
- We will be in Fort Lauderdale to give a talk for Florida Atlantic University’s Biotech Bridge program on April 8th.
- Cordelia will be pitching at EarthX 2024 on April 25th. EarthX is the world’s largest green gathering held annually in Dallas, Texas. We’re excited to pitch in their Blue Impact Startup Pitches round.
- Cordelia was accepted to pitch at TechConnect World Innovation in June, one of the largest biotechnology conferences on the planet.