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Zymochem
Energy · San Leandro, United States · Founded 2013
Zymochem develop microbes & bioprocesses that enable profitable & eco-friendly production of chemicals from renewable sources such as sugar MoreLess
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. Keywords: microbial bioprocesses, renewable chemicals, eco-friendly, biotechnology, sustainable production, consumer products, licensing, industrial clients, chemical manufacturing, bioprocess technologies.
Company overview
Zymochem company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Leandro, United States
- Employees
- 49
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 68.3
Valuation & funding
Zymochem funding history
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 | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2024 | $21M | $84M | Alexandria Venture Investments · Toyota Ventures · Fashion For Good · Cavallo Ventures | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Nov 2023 | $4M | — | US Department of Energy | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Dec 2021 | $4M | $16M | KdT Ventures · Breakout Ventures · GS Futures · Indie Bio | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Dec 2017 | US National Science Foundation | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2016 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2015 | SOSV · Indie Bio | — | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | May 2013 | University of California, Berkeley | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Growth signals
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