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Checkerspot
High performance materials company that designs materials at a molecular level
About Checkerspot
Checkerspot is a biotechnology startup that operates in the materials science industry. The company's primary focus is on designing and producing high-performance materials and ingredients that are more sustainable and efficient than traditional petroleum-based products. They aim to revolutionize the way products are made by replacing commodity oils with their innovative materials, thus paving the way for a post-petroleum future.
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Their business model is based on their proprietary WING™ platform, which integrates biotechnology, materials science, and fabrication. This platform allows for rapid, cost-effective production at a commercially viable scale. It also facilitates consumer engagement, which is crucial for understanding market needs and trends.
Checkerspot serves a broad range of clients, including product designers and manufacturers across various industries. By providing these clients with access to their unique materials, Checkerspot empowers them to create products that outperform their competition in terms of both performance and sustainability.
The company generates revenue by selling their innovative materials and ingredients to manufacturers. They also potentially earn income from licensing their WING™ platform to other companies interested in producing high-performance, sustainable materials.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Alameda, United States
- Employees
- 67
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 74.3/100
- Sub-industry
- Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Algae, Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Advanced Materials, Fermentation, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Feb 2023 | $55M | $220M | Cox Enterprises · ArrowMark Partners | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Sep 2022 | $40M | $160M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Checkerspot is 3.9K monthly website visits, up 290% over the last three months. Checkerspot's team grew 4.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Refactor Capital
KdT Ventures
Viking Global Investors
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Builders VC
Plug and Play
Breakout Ventures
Cavallo Ventures
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
- APArrowMark Partners
Cox Enterprises
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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