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Again acquires Genomatica for biotech expansion

PRIVATEAug 13, 2026•1 day ago

Acquiring Company

Again

Acquired Company

Genomatica

London

San DiegoManufacturingBiotechnology

Description

Again has acquired Genomatica, enhancing its capabilities in industrial biotechnology. This acquisition allows Again to access Genomatica's extensive intellectual property and process development knowledge. The deal is expected to support Again's expansion into other renewable feedstocks. The companies already had established ties prior to the acquisition.

Company Information

Company

Again

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

The startup has partnered with Budweiser Brewing Group, Diageo (Johnnie Walker Black and Smirnoff) and Biffa to launch its pilot scheme.Its partnership with Biffa will use an electric vehicle provided by Renault to collect waste bottles from Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, Greene King, Clays and a group of London nightclubs.Eka Ventures is a $95m early stage impact venture fund.“Again’s focus on using the existing logistical infrastructure and using technology and data to make reusable packaging as simple and affordable as single-use is exactly the kind of company we look to back at Eka,” said Jon Coker, Eka Ventures. Again claims its CleanCells use 76% less water, 90% less energy whilst being able to clean thousands of packaging each month. Its technology, Again says, also means that it costs the same as single-use packaging for smaller brands.“Reusable packaging is the future but today it’s prohibitively expensive for brands.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Genomatica?

Genomatica was acquired by Again, based in London. The deal was reported on August 13, 2026. Again is privately held.

When did Again acquire Genomatica?

Again's acquisition of Genomatica was reported on August 13, 2026. Again has acquired Genomatica, enhancing its capabilities in industrial biotechnology. This acquisition allows Again to access Genomatica's extensive intellectual property and process development knowledge. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Genomatica do?

Genomatica is an industrial biotechnology company established in 1998 that specializes in fermentation processes for producing chemicals from renewable resources. It has developed technologies for producing 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and other chemicals. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in San Diego.