Client Profile: Amyris Biotechnologies
5980 Horton St, Emeryville, CA
Landlord
Wareham
Size
22,000 Square Feet
Challenges
Aegis has worked with Amyris over the last few years as they have grown and expanded from 3 to 75 people. Aegis has helped Amyris expand their lab and office space in a constrained market through creative lease arrangements and by being ahead of the curve. The incremental expansion has allowed Amyris to control expansion and preserve cash during a time of rapid growth.
Amyris Biotechnologies is dedicated to improving the world by leveraging breakthroughs in synthetic biology. Amyris’ technology is able to provide a consistent, cost-effective supply of biofuels and other high-value natural compounds, including pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and nutraceuticals.
Amyris is currently focused on two major projects:
- The production of the drug artemisinin to fight malaria in developing countries
- The production of renewable biofuels to help reduce global warming
