Eric J. Mathur

Diversa searches high and low for DNA. In its quest to develop new enzymes and other active biological compounds, the biotechnology company collects and catalogs the DNA of organisms in diverse environments (from manure piles to tropical islands). A variety of manufacturers license these compounds from the firm to develop or improve their products, which include detergents, oils, animal feeds, and pharmaceuticals. Diversa's products include enzymes for the oil and gas industry

Super Green Biofuels, Inc. develops and markets sustainable plant oils, proteins, and biomass products as sources for industrial materials, energy, and food. Its proprietary plant genomics, breeding and agronomy platform aims to improve and domesticate existing and emerging crops. Its services include molecular breeding, hybrid seed production, HTP genotyping, and gene discovery. The company was founded by Georges J. Daou in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Viridos, Inc. develops and commercializes genomic-driven solutions and products. The firm's offerings are designed for application in solutions such as human health, food, water production, and environment. The company was founded by J. Craig Venter, Hamilton O. Smith, David C. Kiernan and Juan Enriquez-Cabot in February 2005 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.