Xylome Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchWisconsin, United States2-10 Employees
Xylome is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology and the manipulation of non-conventional yeasts using proprietary genomic tools. It aims to deliver sustainable ingredients, including a white bio-identical replacement for palm oil and a bio-identical replacement for fish oil, targeting large markets with sustainability concerns and high-value medical needs. The company also leverages lipid-based approaches to enable high-value drug delivery for hydrophobic compounds and topical pharmaceuticals. Its lead internal program is the development of a new class of antifungal for severe burns under a worldwide license agreement with the University of Wisconsin. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Xylome operates with a small team in the biotechnology research landscape. Recent activity includes participation in the 10th Anniversary SBIR Advance Showcase in February 2026, and a prior collaboration with Comstock Inc. on a DOE award for sustainable biofuels.