# Hoofprint Biome

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hoofprint-biome

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Raleigh, US
- Website: www.hoofprintbiome.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 27, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in the US, Hoofprint Biome is a biotechnology research company developing probiotics and natural enzymes that improve cattle health and digestion while eliminating methane. The company was co-founded by Kathryn Polkoff (CEO) and Scott Collins. In April 2025, Hoofprint Biome raised USD 15 million in series A funding led by new investor SOSV, with particiaption from returning investors AgriZeroNZ, Good Growth Capital, Ponderosa Ventures, and Twynam Investments. Other new investors Alexandria Venture Investments, Amazon, and other unspecified investors also participated in the round. The company focuses on creating probiotic solutions aimed at enhancing the health and digestion of cattle while also decreasing methane emissions. Their approach involves formulating probiotics and natural enzymes that promote nutrition and well-being in cattle, thereby fostering a sustainable and eco-conscious livestock sector. The company will use the April 2025 funding to advance the development of its solution for improving efficiency in grazing systems.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 27, 2025, $15M — Alexandria Venture Investments, SOSV, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Good Growth Capital, Twynam Investments, Amazon, Ponderosa Ventures, AgriZeroNZ

## Investors

- Alexandria Venture Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alexandria-venture-investments) — Series A
- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Series A
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breakthrough-energy-ventures) — Series A
- Good Growth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/good-growth-capital) — Series A
- Twynam Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/twynam-investments) — Series A
- Amazon (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amazon) — Series A
- Ponderosa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ponderosa-ventures) — Series A
- AgriZeroNZ (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/agrizeronz) — Series A