• 2005

Company Description

Mascoma is a biofuel company that produces cellulosic ethanol made from wood and switchgrass.

Mascoma Corporation was founded in late 2005 with initial funding from Khosla Ventures and Flagship Ventures in early 2006. A Series B round of funding was closed in November of 2006 and a Series C round of funding was closed in May of 2008. They wish to replace the use of gasoline with cellulosic ethanol.