Zymochem is developing microbes and bioprocesses for the eco-friendly and profitable production of chemicals from renewable resources.
Location: United States, California, Emeryville
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $25M
Founded date: 2013
Investors 8
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | KdT Ventur... | kdtvc.com |
| 30.01.2024 | VCET Capit... | vcet.co |
| - | LITANI Ven... | litani.com |
| - | BRICKS FUN... | bricks-fun... |
| - | Breakout L... | breakoutla... |
| - | GS Futures | gsfutures.... |
| 09.10.2022 | Breakout V... | breakout.v... |
| 27.01.2024 | StartX | startx.com |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 17.01.2024 | Series A | $21M | - |
| 08.12.2021 | Seed | $4M | Breakout V... |
Mentions in press and media 16
| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.03.2026 | Breakout Ventures: $114 Million Fund III Launched To Back Frontier Science Startups | Breakout Ventures has announced the close of its $114 million Fund III, marking a new phase of investment focused on science-driven startups at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. The San Francisco-based ven... |
| 10.03.2026 | Breakout Ventures: $114 Million Fund III Launched To Back Science-Driven Startups Using AI | Breakout Ventures announced the close of its $114 million Fund III, expanding the venture firm’s efforts to back early-stage companies working at the intersection of science, technology, and artificial intelligence. The San Francisco-based ... |
| 03.07.2025 | The Future of Fashion and Sustainability: A Dive into Innovative Brands | In a world where consumer choices shape the landscape, two brands stand out for their unique approaches to fashion and sustainability. Left On Friday, an active swimwear brand, and ZymoChem, a pioneer in biodegradable materials, are redefin... |
| 01.07.2025 | How a beer-making process is used to make cleaner disposable diapers | Disposable diapers are a $60 billion business, and are a terror on the environment. ZymoChem is using a special fermentation process to make biodegradable absorbent cores. The startup doesn’t make diapers but plans to sell its drop-in absor... |
| 29.08.2024 | The New Wave of Meat: A Look at Applegate Farms and The Better Meat Co. | The meat industry is evolving. Traditional practices are being challenged by innovative companies like Applegate Farms and The Better Meat Co. Both brands are carving out their niches in a world that increasingly values sustainability and h... |
| 29.08.2024 | The Better Meat Co: US Government Grants $1.5M to Mycoprotein Maker for New Factory | 4 Mins Read California’s The Better Meat Co has received $1.5M from the US Department of Defense to scale up its manufacturing capacity via a new mycoprotein facility. US food tech startup The Better Meat Co has won $1.48M in a grant from t... |
| 28.08.2024 | The Rise of Alternative Proteins: A New Era in Food Innovation | The world is changing. Our plates are evolving. The rise of alternative proteins is not just a trend; it’s a revolution. Governments and companies are investing heavily in this new frontier. The UK and the US are leading the charge, each wi... |
| 26.08.2024 | US Defense Department Backs The Better Meat Co. with $1.4M for Advanced Biotech Development | The Better Meat Co., a food tech company based in Sacramento, has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) as part of the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This funding will... |
| 17.01.2024 | Mitsubishi Estate CVC Invested in ZymoChem, Inc., which manufactures biodegradable polymers that reduce environmental impact. | [Mitsubishi Estate CVC] Invested in ZymoChem, Inc., which manufactures biodegradable polymers that reduce environmental impact. *View in browser* *BRICKS FUND TOKYO by Mitsubishi Estate* Press release: January 17, 2024 ** Invested in ZymoCh... |
| 17.01.2024 | Mitsubishi Estate CVC Invested in ZymoChem, Inc., which manufactures biodegradable polymers that reduce environmental impact. | - |
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