# Kingdom Supercultures

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kingdom-supercultures

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.kingdomsupercultures.com
- Total disclosed funding: $29M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 5, 2021)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

Kingdom Supercultures focuses on developing functional ingredients from natural microbes, specifically tailored for pet health and wellness. Their innovative Superculture® ingredients enhance product offerings for manufacturers in the pet food and health sectors.Founded in 2019 in the US, Kingdom Supercultures specializes in creating Superculture® ingredients derived from natural microbes. The company was co-founded by Kendall Dabaghi and Ravi Sheth. Kingdom raised USD 25.00 mn in a Series A funding round on October 5, 2021, led by Shine Capital with participation from several investors including Digitalis Ventures and Lux Capital. This funding supports their ongoing research and development efforts.Kingdom Supercultures specializes in the development and supply of Superculture® ingredients, a unique class of functional ingredients sourced from natural microbes. Their core products include live cultures and fermentates designed for companion animals, utilizing a proprietary biobank comprised of tens of thousands of isolated microbial strains. These strains are characterized through advanced analytics and machine learning, enabling the creation of innovative Supercultures that offer functionalities unattainable by individual strains. Their products mainly serve manufacturers in the pet food and health sectors, as well as brands focused on natural, functional consumer products across North America and Europe.Kingdom Supercultures generates revenue through direct partnerships and B2B transactions with brands that incorporate their Superculture® ingredients into product formulations. Transactions typically involve sales agreements for specific ingredient quantities, fostering consistent revenue through both recurring and one-time orders. While specific pricing details are confidential, the distinctive nature of their Superculture® offerings positions them at a premium within the market, aligning with their strategy to enhance health-related product functionalities.Following the Series A funding round in October 2021, Kingdom Supercultures intends to utilize the USD 25.00 mn raised to expand its scientific platform and research and development capabilities. This expansion will support the development of new natural ingredient categories. The company plans to launch upcoming products designed to meet emerging health needs in the pet sector. Additionally, Kingdom seeks to broaden its market reach into new regions, focusing on further penetration in Europe and exploring opportunities in Asia by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 5, 2021, $25M — Reference Capital Management, Lux Capital, VALOR, Digitalis Ventures, SALT Ventures, TAO Ventures, Shine Capital
- Seed, Nov 30, 2020 — Supernode Ventures, Almanac
- Seed, Oct 30, 2020, $3.5M — Hong Shan, Y Combinator, Brand Foundry Ventures, Lakehouse
- Seed, Aug 24, 2020, $0.1M — Y Combinator, Supernode Ventures, Lakehouse, Pioneer Fund

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Supernode Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/supernode-ventures) — Seed
- Lakehouse (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lakehouse) — Seed
- Pioneer Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-fund) — Seed
- Hong Shan — Seed
- Brand Foundry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brand-foundry-ventures) — Seed
- Almanac (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/almanac) — Seed
- Reference Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/reference-capital-management) — Series A
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Series A
- VALOR — Series A
- Digitalis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digitalis-ventures) — Series A
- SALT Ventures — Series A
- TAO Ventures — Series A
- Shine Capital — Series A