preserving high-value polymers for the industry.
Molecular Bio Recycling - inspired by nature, enhanced with biotechnology.
Only 1% of all textile waste gets recycled into new
textiles.
A GLOBAL CHALLENGE
Not only does the global textile waste largely contribute to polluting the environment with toxins and GHG emissions on the landfills.
It is also an economical desaster as the most valuable polymers are being destroyed instead of reused.
Rheiazymes’ YARN-TO-YARN® industry application for the textile induxstry therefore focusses on keeping the most expensive polymer, Polyamide in an infinite loop.
Not only does the global textile waste largely contribute to polluting the environment - with toxins and GHG emissions on the landfills, it is also an economical desaster.
The most valuable polymers are being destroyed instead of reused.
Rheiazymes’ YARN-TO-YARN® industry application for the textile industry, therefore focusses on keeping the most expensive polymer Polyamide, in an infinite loop.
Enzymatic Recycling
THE FUTURE OF RECYCLING
Biotech solutions for recycling are ermerging. With its proprietary Molecular Bio Recycling technology, Rheiazymes provides the complementing piece nedded to close the recycling gap for functional fabrics.
Enzymatic recycling ensures precise separation of blended materials, and allows for materials to become infinitely circular with a positive impact for the environment.
saved of greenhouse gas emissions compared to producing and discarding virgin material.
64%
Enzymatic Recycling
THE FUTURE OF RECYCLING
YARN-TO-YARN® is our commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and functional textiles, through our proprietary Molecular Bio-Recycling technology. Using natural enzymes, we recover raw materials on a molecular level - in a biological process inspired by nature.
The application focuses on developing the technology for polyamide-elastane (PA/EA) blends and, establishing a circular YARN-TO-YARN® ecosystem.
FIRST INDUSTRY APPLICATION
YARN-TO-YARN®
The Migros Pioneer Fund looks for and supports ideas with social potential. It enables pioneering projects that break new ground and seek out forward-looking solutions. Its impact-oriented funding approach combines financial support with coaching services. The Migros Pioneer Fund is part of the Migros Group's social commitment and is enabled by the Migros Group with around CHF 15 million annually.
Find out more at https://engagement.migros.ch/de/pionierfonds
YARN-TO-YARN® is Rheiazymes lighthouse project for the textile industry, backed by the Migros Pioneer Fund. The project is now entering the practical phase, with the aim of being able to establish a pilot facility for enzyme production, test the process with partners from the fashion industry and bring the technology to industrial maturity.
Find out more at www.yarn-to-yarn.org
and https://engagement.migros.ch/de/news-projekte/klima-ressourcen/yarn-to-yarn
Passion, Values and Friendship
40+ years of experience in enzyme recycling and as entrepreneurs
Sandra Grimmer
CEO & Co-Founder
Business Dev. Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising
MBA in Intl. Mgmt. & Affairs, Stakeholder Management in global Biotech company, 20 years Entrepreneurship, including 5 in textiles and fashion
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Roland Grimmer
CTO & Co-Founder
Research & Development, Operations
Dipl. El. Engineer, eMBA, Experienced in leading a global support organization, ensuring know-how transfer
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Chantal Schmelz
CFO & Chairwoman
Finance, Compliance, Public Affairs
M.A. in Economics, CAS in Media Relations
Experienced head corporate communications and investor relations.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Prof. Dr. Margarita Ramírez-Carmona
Scientific Advisor
Plant Architecture
PhD in Biochemical, Processes Head of CIBIOT Center of Studies and Research in Biotechnology at the UPB University, Medellin. Patent co-developer MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
Prof. Dr. Carlos Ocampo-
López
Scientific Advisor
Scientific Research & Development
PhD in Engineering, 15 years in Biotechnology, Certified by WIPO in patent writing. Advisor to the UNEP United Nations Environment Program for Green Chemistry
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
Prof. Dr. Leidy Rendón-Castrillon
Scientific Advisor
Enzyme Design
PhD in Engineering, M.Sc. in Biotechnology, R&D for projects in the area of environmental biotechnology, fermentation, organic extraction, process control and development of high value-added raw materials.
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
R&D Partners
Roland Burger
Member of the Board
In-debt knowledge & expertise in investment banking, capital market & corporate finance
Richard Stegmann
Member of the Board
Experienced IT entrepreneur and angel investor.
Dr. Pamela Ravasio
SME Sustainability Expert
Advisory for sustainability in the textile industry and the textile value chain.
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In our Seed Round+ Round (closing end of Q1 2024), we are looking for a close group of Early-Stage investors to accelerate our scale-up.
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