EnviroZyme

What EnviroZyme does

EnviroZyme is a US-based biological solutions company headquartered in Bowling Green, Ohio, that develops and manufactures proprietary microbial products for wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and environmental applications. The company maintains a portfolio of IP-owned microbial strains grown in-house and produces finished biological formulations across multiple formats including solids, water-soluble pouches and pods, powders, and liquids. Its product portfolio spans ten vertical markets — municipal wastewater, food and beverage, agriculture, aquaculture, general manufacturing, institutional janitorial, pulp and paper, refineries and petrochemical, recreational water, and septic/mobile/remote — with branded product lines such as BioRemove (for ammonia, COD, FOG, hydrocarbon, and surfactant removal), OdorCap® (biological odor control), BioSpikes® (controlled-release sludge reduction), and the newly launched Aqualytics™ line for aquaculture.

The company's technical foundation rests on proprietary microbial strain libraries, in-house fermentation capabilities at an FDA-registered, ISO 9001:2015-certified, cGMP-compliant facility, and a contract fermentation service that supplies IP-owned microbes and custom formulations to other manufacturers. Core technical capabilities include bioaugmentation (adding specialized bacteria to enhance contaminant breakdown), specialized biological solutions for aquaculture hydrogen sulfide and ammonia control, and probiotic cleaning formulations for institutional odor and FOG management. Documented performance outcomes include 86% ammonia removal at a coking plant, ~$438,000 in avoided disposal costs for oil-based drill cuttings, 65-95% reduction in drain incidents at a large supermarket chain, and laboratory-validated 96% alkane and 92.1% aromatic hydrocarbon reduction in petrochemical applications.

EnviroZyme generates revenue through five primary streams: sale of biological treatment products (BioRemove and related lines), contract fermentation services for manufacturers seeking custom probiotic or IP-owned microbe production, technical consulting (microscopic wastewater analysis, facility assessments, custom solution design), institutional probiotic cleaning products, and end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model targeting enterprise and industrial customers via a direct sales force, supplemented by a public e-commerce storefront for smaller orders and an OEM/white-label channel for contract manufacturing partners. Pricing is quote-based for industrial accounts with no public price list; sales are supported by a content-driven marketing approach emphasizing technical case studies, a product selector tool, and industry-specific landing pages.

Name

EnviroZyme

Legal name

EnviroZyme

Website

https://envirozyme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EnviroZyme is a US-based biological solutions company that develops proprietary microbial products for wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and environmental applications, serving municipal, industrial, agricultural, aquaculture, and institutional customers across ten vertical markets from its FDA-registered facility in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Wastewater Treatment Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bioprocess Facility, Cleanroom & Utility Systems (HVAC, WFI, CIP/SIP, containment) (HLAAAJAJ), Microbiome Manufacturing, Formulation & Delivery Technologies (encapsulation, spores, oral delivery) (HLAAAFAJ), Microbial/Enzymatic Soil Conditioners (Decomposer & Soil Health Consortia) (AFABADAK), Fermented/Probiotic Beverage Co-Packing (Kombucha, Kefir, Culture Drinks) (AFAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Biological wastewater treatment
• Microbial bioremediation products
• Contract fermentation services
• Probiotic cleaning formulations
• Aquaculture water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biological Treatment Products: Sale of proprietary microbial formulations for wastewater treatment, including BioRemove product line for COD reduction, ammonia removal, FOG control, and odor management across industrial and municipal applications
2. Contract Fermentation Services: Custom microbial fermentation services for manufacturers requiring specialized probiotic strains or IP-owned microbes for their products, including FDA-registered fermentation for human food and animal feed probiotics
3. Technical Consulting: Expert technical consulting services for wastewater treatment optimization, facility assessments, and custom biological solution design
4. Institutional Cleaning Products: Probiotic-based janitorial and cleaning products for institutional facilities, including drain treatments, floor cleaners, and odor control solutions
5. Manufacturing Capabilities: End-to-end manufacturing capabilities offering products in various formats including solids, water-soluble pouches and pods, powders, and liquids

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EnviroZyme develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary microbial formulations for biological wastewater treatment, bioremediation, aquaculture water management, and institutional cleaning. The company also provides contract fermentation services for manufacturers needing IP-owned or custom probiotic strains, along with technical consulting for wastewater optimization across municipal, industrial, and agricultural customers.

Product overview

EnviroZyme is a biological solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of microbial-based products across multiple market verticals including Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, Institutional & Jan/San, Municipal, Pulp & Paper, Recreational & Decorative Water, Refineries & Petrochemical, and Septic/Mobile/Remote applications. The product portfolio centers around biological wastewater treatment solutions including BioRemove (AM, COD, FOG Boost, COD SF, HC, RO), OdorCap (5115, 5700), and SludgeControl products, complemented by probiotic cleaning products (No-Rinse Floor Cleaner, Drain BioTreatment, Grease and Odor Concentrate) for institutional use. The company offers Contract Fermentation, Manufacturing, and Technical Consulting capabilities, with specialized product lines like the Aqualytics™ Line for aquaculture and BioSpikes® 5000 for sludge reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqualytics™: High-performance biological solutions for aquaculture producers delivering measurable improvements in water quality and aquatic organism health.
• BioRemove
• OdorCap®
• BioSpikes®

Products and services

• Aqualytics Line High-performance biological solutions product line specifically engineered for aquaculture producers, delivering measurable improvements in water quality management, hydrogen sulfide control, ammonia removal, and organic waste reduction in pond environments.
• BioRemove Product Line Branded family of biological wastewater treatment products including BioRemove AM (ammonia/nitrification), BioRemove COD and BioRemove COD SF (chemical oxygen demand and surfactant reduction), BioRemove FOG Boost (high-strength fat, oil, and grease degradation), BioRemove HC (hydrocarbon degradation for refineries), and BioRemove RO (recalcitrant organics and pulp and paper applications).
• OdorCap Product Line Premium biological odor control products for sulfides, VFAs, and reduced sulfur compounds, also functioning as denitrifiers in municipal and industrial systems (OdorCap 5700 and OdorCap 5115).
• BioSpikes Product Line Premium sludge reduction products delivered in a controlled-release spike format (including BioSpikes 5000) for targeted application in pulp and paper and other high-solids wastewater systems.
• ClariBac Premium biological product providing organic waste control specifically designed for aquaculture operations, delivering improved water quality through organics removal.
• H2Sure Biological solution engineered for aquaculture to provide superior sulfide control for aerobic water systems, preventing and eliminating hydrogen sulfide buildup.
• SludgeControl Tablets Premium biological tablets specifically formulated to accelerate organic sludge reduction in aquaculture ponds and lagoons, containing highly concentrated bacterial strains.
• Rapid Release FOG Block Immediate biological activation product designed for low-turbulence systems, providing quick FOG treatment response in food service, grocery, and industrial drains.
• BioEase 4260 Slow Release FOG Block Continuous FOG control product designed for high-flow, high-turbulence systems with a slow-release formulation.
• BioQuick 5140 Biological start-up and recovery support product for activated sludge systems, helping restore microbial populations after disruptions.
• Drain BioTreatment Advanced formulation biological product for consistently clear drain lines, providing ongoing biological treatment to prevent FOG-related clogs in institutional and food service facilities.
• No-Rinse Floor Cleaner 5X Probiotic and enzymatic floor care product with no-rinse formulation for institutional cleaning applications.
• Grease and Odor Concentrate Highly concentrated premium grease and odor control product for institutional and janitorial use.
• BG Max 3000 Premium formulation designed for enhanced methane generation and improved anaerobic wastewater system performance.
• Biological Pond Treatment Water clarification and solids reduction product designed for recreational and decorative water applications such as ponds and lagoons.
• Septic Treatment Septic system maintainer product designed for residential and commercial septic applications.
• Contract Fermentation Services Comprehensive contract fermentation services growing high-quality pure cultures and IP-owned microbes for manufacturers across industries; includes FDA-registered fermentation of probiotics for human food consumption and additives for animal feed, with ISO 9001:2015 and cGMP compliance and liquid fermentate and spray-dried powder output.
• Technical Consulting Services Expert technical consulting services including microscopic wastewater analysis for diagnosing and correcting treatment issues, facility assessments, and custom biological solution design for wastewater optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% ammonia removal achieved (up from 29% baseline) at coking plant within weeks using bioaugmentation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in industrial enzymes and microbial solutions, including biological water treatment and bioremediation products. Comparable to EnviroZyme across the bioaugmentation core, but operates at vastly larger scale across many industrial verticals.
• Lallemand: Global fermentation and yeast/probiotic specialist with operations across food, feed, and environmental applications. Comparable to EnviroZyme's contract fermentation and probiotic-manufacturing capabilities, though with deeper presence in food and brewing end markets.
• Ecolab: Major provider of water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, including biological treatment programs for industrial and institutional customers. Comparable to EnviroZyme's institutional/cleaning and industrial wastewater offerings but with much broader portfolio and global reach.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment giant offering chemicals, biological treatment programs, and full-service solutions for municipal and industrial customers. Overlaps with EnviroZyme in biological water treatment but at much broader scale and as part of a full water-services portfolio.
• Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis co-merged): Major producer of bacterial cultures and probiotics for food, animal health, and plant health. Comparable to EnviroZyme's contract fermentation services and agricultural probiotic offerings, particularly given Chr. Hansen's FDA-grade manufacturing expertise.

Direct peers

• Bionetix International: Develops and supplies microbial products and biological solutions for wastewater, aquaculture, and environmental applications. Direct competitor to EnviroZyme's BioRemove, Aqualytics, and bioremediation lines with similar biological-augmentation positioning.
• Genesis Water Technologies: Provider of sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions, including biological and bioremediation technologies for municipal and industrial clients. Direct overlap with EnviroZyme's biological wastewater and bioremediation product lines, with a similar sustainability-driven value proposition.
• Micro-Bac International: Texas-based manufacturer of microbial products for wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and aquaculture. Closely comparable to EnviroZyme in product category, customer base, and sales-led GTM targeting municipal and industrial buyers.

Regional players

• Probioswiss: Swiss-based developer of probiotic cleaning and wastewater solutions, primarily serving European markets. Comparable to EnviroZyme's biological cleaning and bioremediation products, but with limited geographic overlap given EnviroZyme's US-centric footprint.

Emerging players

• Realzyme: Producer of probiotic and enzyme-based cleaning and waste-treatment products for commercial and institutional facilities. Closely comparable to EnviroZyme's institutional/Jan-San line and parts of its probiotic cleaning offering, though typically more consumer-facing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_envirozyme
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnviroZyme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/envirozyme

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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