We envision healthier, sustainable products.
A cleaner world.
Founded on a shared belief that biotechnology can provide better ways to produce the compounds that support human and animal health.
Our story
The company brings together deep expertise in science, biotechnology, and commercialization. Kathleen identified critical nutrients and bioactive compounds important to human and animal health and wellness that could benefit from new approaches to production. Frank applied decades of experience in molecular biology and metabolic engineering to develop microbial technologies capable of producing naturally occurring compounds through fermentation. Daphne brought extensive experience building and commercializing biotechnology companies, helping shape Natáur’s business strategy and advance its technologies toward the market.
Together, they built Natáur around a simple goal: use biology to expand access to high-quality ingredients that support health, nutrition, and wellness.
Our team
Our team is experienced in metabolic engineering, fermentation, and commercialization.
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Ag biotech executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years in plant biotechnology and agribusiness. Founded and scaled Chromatin from a university spinout to a 200-person global seed business and has led more than $130 million in exits while raising over $330 million in equity and debt.
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Biotechnology executive with more than 19 years of leadership experience and a career spanning science, innovation, and commercialization. Co-founded Plant Sensory Systems and Natáur; oversees operations and helps advance commercial opportunities for the company’s fermentation-derived sulfur compounds.
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Biotechnology scientist and inventor with more than 35 years of experience in biochemistry, synthetic biology, and metabolic engineering. Lead inventor on 25 patents covering metabolic pathway optimization and the production of amino acids and other bioactive compounds, including Natáur’s taurine and sulfur technologies.
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Commercial strategy executive with more than 17 years of experience in commodities markets, transaction structuring, negotiation, and relationship management. Leads Natáur’s strategy and commercialization efforts, including the development of licensing and strategic partnerships.
