Checkerspot

BiotechnologySeries BAlameda, UScheckerspot.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Aug 2020

Total raised

$84M

Investors

10

About Checkerspot

Checkerspot, Inc. was founded in 2016 in Alameda, US, focusing on sustainable ingredient production.815 mn.Checkerspot specializes in the development of high-performance fats and oils through precision fermentation technologies. Their core offerings include a range of healthier and more stable alternatives to conventional fats derived from microalgae. This innovative approach eliminates reliance on volatile natural sources and enhances taste, texture, and nutritional value across various applications. The company primarily targets sectors such as food and nutrition, offering solutions to manufacturers and food producers seeking sustainable ingredients.Checkerspot's revenue model is structured around B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships within the food and nutrition industries. The company works through contractual agreements with manufacturers and food producers seeking sustainable ingredients, often involving bulk supply contracts. Pricing varies based on partners' needs, particularly regarding their flagship culinary oil.In September 2022, Checkerspot, Inc. The company plans to expand its product line and enter new markets targeting sectors within North America and Europe, with a focus on launching innovative products tailored to the sustainable food industry. Specific release dates for upcoming products are currently under development.

Who invested in Checkerspot

10 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Aug 19, 2020

    Amount

    $33M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    May 4, 2020

    Amount

    $33M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Apr 16, 2019

    Amount

    $13M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Apr 27, 2018

    Amount

    $5.4M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Checkerspot

Who invested in Checkerspot?

Checkerspot has 10 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Checkerspot raised?

Checkerspot has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Checkerspot last raise money?

Checkerspot's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Aug 2020.

What does Checkerspot do?

Checkerspot is a biotechnology company.

Where is Checkerspot headquartered?

Checkerspot is headquartered in Alameda, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Checkerspot?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back biotechnology companies at Checkerspot's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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