Summary
Cellarim Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2023 by Nisa Mehreen and Hitesh Rafalia, has developed India's first cell-free biomanufacturing system for cosmetic ingredients. The company recently raised ₹6 crore in a seed round co-led by 3i Partners and Venture Catalysts, and produces NeuHyal, a range of hyaluronic acid using a method that claims to be more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional fermentation.