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Zymochem

Zymochem develop microbes & bioprocesses that enable profitable & eco-friendly production of chemicals from renewable sources such as sugar

San Leandro, United StatesFounded 2013Energy

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2024

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Zymochem

ZymoChem specializes in developing microbial bioprocesses that enable the profitable and eco-friendly production of chemicals from renewable sources such as sugars. The company targets chemicals used in everyday consumer products, aiming to replace traditional petrochemical processes with sustainable alternatives. ZymoChem operates in the biotechnology sector, serving industries that require sustainable chemical solutions. The business model focuses on licensing its microbial strains and bioprocess technologies to chemical manufacturers and other industrial clients. Revenue is generated through licensing fees, royalties, and partnerships.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: San Leandro, United States
Employees: 49
Open positions: 4
Dealroom signal: 68.3/100
Sub-industry: Clean Energy, Waste Solution
Sector: Energy, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Arts & Culture, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech
Technology: Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

9 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
GRANT✓Other financing	Sep 2026	$4M	—	US Department of Energy	↗
GRANTOther financing	Aug 2024	$1.6M	—	US Department of War	—

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Zymochem website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Zymochem is 4.8K monthly website visits, up 100% over the last three months. Zymochem's team declined 5.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.8K 3-month web change+100% 1-year team growth-5.8%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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Open positions

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Pilot Production OperatorSan Leandro, CA · Other · Sep 6, 2026

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