Purunao Biotechnology

Purunao Biotechnology is a leading Chinese synthetic biology company focused on the development and large-scale production of high-value natural products and functional ingredients. The company specializes in the biosynthesis of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), such as 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL), using proprietary metabolic engineering and microbial fermentation technologies. By establishing robust microbial "cell factories," Purunao provides sustainable and cost-effective nutritional solutions for the global infant formula, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has successfully transitioned from R&D to commercial-scale manufacturing, receiving regulatory approvals for its primary products. The firm is backed by prominent venture capital firms and continues to expand its portfolio of specialty bio-based nutrients.