Melazyme

Melazyme is a precision fermentation company developing high-value specialty ingredients with near-term commercial potential. Founded in 2024 by Perumal Gandhi and Dr. Bonney Oommen, the company is building a targeted pipeline of functional proteins, enzymes, and biopigments — including brazzein, melanin, and established proteolytic enzymes — for food, cosmetic, and industrial applications, while prioritizing capital efficiency, faster commercialization timelines, and clearer regulatory pathways than commodity-scale markets.