Saurabh Tak

Scientist | Ex-Deep Tech Investor | Board member | Translating Breakthrough Science into Companies | Exploring What to Build Next

📍 France🔄 Updated October 2026💼 4 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2025
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Board Observer
Sep 2025
🌱 At aevoloop, we have set ourselves the goal of revolutionising the world of plastics by developing a new generation of plastics that are not only fully recyclable and biodegradable, but also high-performance and versatile. 🌍 Excited about reshaping the future of plastics? We are too! Check out our current job opportunities and become part of the aevoloop journey. 🚀 #WeAreHiring 👉 aevoloop.com/jobs
Board Observer
Sep 2025
Nova Biochem is developing sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemicals using waste streams from pulping and agriculture. We have recently scaled up to a pilot using a water-based clean process to convert waste lignin into bio-based chemicals and building blocks. Our biorefineries will be strategically located next to the waste generation industry and create a range of chemicals and materials for sale. Our experienced team includes experts in chemical and mechanical engineering, the financial industry, industrial equipment building, and business development in sustainable industries. The potential market for bio-based chemicals from lignin is significant, with the global aromatic chemicals market valued at £225.3 billion in 2020. With industry attention and interest, we are excited about the potential for our technology to bring about a cleaner, more sustainable future. If you share our vision, wed love to discuss how we can work together to achieve it.
Board Observer
Jul 2024
Our scientists redesigned plastic materials to harmonize with nature. Our patented Soleic® technology is the world’s first high performance, renewable, and fully biodegradable plastic material made from algae. Algenesis was founded in 2016 by three professors from UC San Diego, Dr. Stephen Mayfield, Dr. Micheal Burkart, and Dr. Robert Pomeroy. Together they combined their knowledge and background and worked their way into the polymer market where customers had an unmet sustainability need. Traditional petroleum plastics are responsible for a tidal wave of air, land, and sea pollution that is destroying ecosystems and harming wildlife. Soleic® technology was developed to address this global plastic pollution crisis. Our initial product line consists of soft foams for footwear and hard foams for surfboards. We continue to research new applications for Soleic® technology. Algenesis is also developing new technologies with exciting product applications across multiple industries
Investor
Jan 2023
Circulate Capital is the leading circular economy investment management firm in high-growth markets. We partner with global brands and institutional investors to invest into solutions that catalyze systems change across the globe. Our financing transforms circular plastic supply chains at scale, delivering competitive financial returns and positive impact.
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2026
Venture Exploration | Deep Tech & Life Sciences
Jul 2026
Region VII AAA is part of the national network of Area Agencies on Aging, designed to manage and distribute and seek out funding for services for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
2025
Board Observer
Sep 2025
🌱 At aevoloop, we have set ourselves the goal of revolutionising the world of plastics by developing a new generation of plastics that are not only fully recyclable and biodegradable, but also high-performance and versatile. 🌍 Excited about reshaping the future of plastics? We are too! Check out our current job opportunities and become part of the aevoloop journey. 🚀 #WeAreHiring 👉 aevoloop.com/jobs
Board Observer
Sep 2025
Nova Biochem is developing sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemicals using waste streams from pulping and agriculture. We have recently scaled up to a pilot using a water-based clean process to convert waste lignin into bio-based chemicals and building blocks. Our biorefineries will be strategically located next to the waste generation industry and create a range of chemicals and materials for sale. Our experienced team includes experts in chemical and mechanical engineering, the financial industry, industrial equipment building, and business development in sustainable industries. The potential market for bio-based chemicals from lignin is significant, with the global aromatic chemicals market valued at £225.3 billion in 2020. With industry attention and interest, we are excited about the potential for our technology to bring about a cleaner, more sustainable future. If you share our vision, wed love to discuss how we can work together to achieve it.
2024
Board Observer
Jul 2024
Our scientists redesigned plastic materials to harmonize with nature. Our patented Soleic® technology is the world’s first high performance, renewable, and fully biodegradable plastic material made from algae. Algenesis was founded in 2016 by three professors from UC San Diego, Dr. Stephen Mayfield, Dr. Micheal Burkart, and Dr. Robert Pomeroy. Together they combined their knowledge and background and worked their way into the polymer market where customers had an unmet sustainability need. Traditional petroleum plastics are responsible for a tidal wave of air, land, and sea pollution that is destroying ecosystems and harming wildlife. Soleic® technology was developed to address this global plastic pollution crisis. Our initial product line consists of soft foams for footwear and hard foams for surfboards. We continue to research new applications for Soleic® technology. Algenesis is also developing new technologies with exciting product applications across multiple industries
Venture Partner
May 2024
EWOR is a fellowship for outlier founders building transformative tech. We believe that entrepreneurs shape the future – yet only a few create generational impact. This is why we back the top 0.1% with up to €500,000 in immediate funding, weekly 1:1 mentorship from unicorn founders (Adjust, ProGlove, SumUp) who now work full-time at EWOR. No standardised playbooks or rigid programming. Our virtual-first approach is tailored to each founder’s non-linear journey. Building alongside proven peers, our fellows break records – from raising a €13M pre-seed round as a first-time founder to achieving a $3B valuation within 2 years of joining EWOR. EWOR is for founders, by founders. We’ve founded and exited companies such as SumUp, Adjust, ProGlove, Felyx, United Domains, New Now Group (collectively worth over €12bn). * Up to €500k investment + unicorn builders as your sparring partners. * A borderless ecosystem that acts as your co-founder – with tailored support not a standardised programme. * Got traction up to €2M ARR? Perfect. No idea yet but obsessed with building a company with global impact? Great. * Join the top 0.1% and build among outlier peers – from science prodigies to serial founders. Ready when you are: https://www.ewor.com/apply Still unsure? Check out our FAQs: https://www.ewor.com/faq
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