Windfall Bio, a leading innovator in methane-to-value solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its production capacity through a new research and development facility. Located in San Mateo, California, this state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced laboratories and collaborative workspaces, serving as Windfall’s hub for research and development. The facility will focus on evaluating and optimizing operational conditions for on-site pilot deployments of its nature-based methane transformation solution across various applications.
Since emerging from stealth mode in 2023, Windfall has experienced rapid growth. Recently, the company has appointed key executives to bolster its leadership team, including Forrest Baringer-Jones as Chief Financial Officer, Luan Nguyen as Senior Vice President of Technology and Head of Methane Emissions Solutions, and McKenzie Wilson as Director of Carbon Accounting. These strategic hires bring extensive expertise in climate tech, R&D, and sustainability services, enhancing Windfall’s capabilities to scale its methane mitigation solutions strategically.
Carla Risso and Judy Su, pivotal members of Windfall’s founding team, have also assumed leadership roles as the company expands. With these additions and others, Windfall has grown its team from five employees to nearly 30, with plans for further expansion in R&D, engineering, scientific operations, and finance roles.
“This new facility marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower industries to reduce methane emissions while creating valuable outputs,” said Josh Silverman, co-founder and CEO of Windfall Bio. “We’ve seen strong interest and adoption of our solutions across diverse sectors and regions, and we are scaling our manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand. Our hiring strategy is focused on roles that not only support our market entry but also address the specific needs of our customers.”
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, presents both environmental challenges and economic opportunities. Windfall’s innovative approach utilizes methane-consuming microbes to convert emissions into valuable outputs such as organic fertilizer. This solution not only supports emissions reduction and compliance but also enhances resource efficiency, soil health, and revenue generation from wasted methane resources across different industries.
The expansion of Windfall’s R&D capabilities will facilitate the refinement of its solution for diverse applications, informed by data collected through in-field pilot deployments. These efforts are integral to Windfall’s path towards commercialization, building on recent milestones including a $28 million Series A funding round led by Prelude Ventures and supported by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and other investors. This funding underscores the growing recognition and demand for Windfall’s methane mitigation solutions, following a successful $9 million seed raise in March 2023, bringing the company’s total fundraising to $37 million.
