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Solazyme Inc

Solazyme Inc. was a biotechnology company that specialized in the commercial production of renewable oil and bioproducts. The company used genetic engineering and industrial fermentation processes to convert plant-based sugars into oils, which could then be used to produce a range of products, including biofuels, cosmetics, and food ingredients.

Solazyme was founded in 2003 and was based in South San Francisco, California. The company was listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "SZYM."

In 2016, Solazyme underwent a rebranding and changed its name to TerraVia Holdings, Inc. The company continued to focus on the production and commercialization of its renewable oils and bioproducts. However, despite its innovative technology and promising market opportunities, TerraVia struggled to achieve profitability and faced significant financial challenges.

In 2017, TerraVia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and subsequently sold its assets to Corbion, a Netherlands-based biotechnology company. As a result, Solazyme/TerraVia is no longer a publicly traded company.

Overall, Solazyme/TerraVia was an interesting and innovative company that faced significant challenges in bringing its technology to market. While the company's ultimate failure may be seen as a disappointment, its pioneering work in the field of industrial biotechnology and renewable energy continues to inspire and inform the work of other companies in the space.