Using biotechnology to create the world's most sustainable dyes

Michelle Zhu

Co-founder & CEO at Huue

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Employees 6–20
Headquarters Berkeley, California, United States
Huue is creating the next generation of sustainable dyes for the industries that are integral to a sustainable future. About 200,000 tons of mainly petrochemical-based dyes (worth 1 billion USD) are lost annually to effluent due to inefficient dyeing and finishing processes. Huue provides a cost-effective, resource-efficient, sustainable dyeing alternative. Rather than petrochemicals, Huue uses biotechnology & green chemistry to create drop-in, high performing colors with a lower carbon footprint.

Notable Achievements

  • Won $1M investment as Best US Deep Tech startup in Melinda Gates and M12 Female Founders Competition
  • Recognized as World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
  • Grant recipient from National Science Foundation

Currently Operating in 159 Regions

Press Mentions

October 17, 2023

AGI Denim Doubles Down on Sustainability with Huue's Bio-based Indigo

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July 27, 2022

Synthetic Bio Startup Huue Secures $14.6M Series A to Launch The World

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May 3, 2022

2022 World Changing Ideas Awards | Fast Company

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September 28, 2021

How Huue's Founders Are Detoxifying the Denim Industry--and Saving the Planet

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