# Switch Bioworks

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/switch-bioworks

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: San Carlos, US
- Website: www.switchbioworks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $23M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 21, 2024)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Carlos, US, Switch Bioworks specializes in innovative microbial solutions that enhance agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact through reduced reliance on traditional fertilizers.Switch Bioworks, Inc. develops proprietary microbial products that improve nitrogen availability in the soil, targeting agricultural markets in North America and Europe. Founded by Tim Schnabel, the company has raised a total of USD 22.576 mn across four funding rounds, with the latest being a Grant of USD 2.000 mn from the U.S. Department of Energy on January 16, 2025.Switch Bioworks specializes in the production of innovative microbial solutions designed to tackle challenges associated with traditional fertilizer use in agriculture. Their core product is a proprietary microbial powder containing billions of dormant microbes. Farmers can rehydrate these microbes and apply them at the time of crop sowing to enhance nitrogen availability, thereby reducing the need for conventional nitrogen fertilizers. The company targets agricultural producers and co-ops, focusing on regions facing fertilizer supply disruptions and rising costs.The revenue model for Switch Bioworks is based on direct sales of their microbial products to agricultural producers, including partnerships with distributors and wholesalers. Transactions typically involve bulk purchases, and the pricing structure is designed to meet the volume and requirements of customers, fostering long-term client relationships potentially through subscription models or collaborative partnerships.In January 2025, Switch Bioworks received USD 2.000 mn in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, which will be utilized to research and develop a biotechnological approach for converting microbes into nitrogen fertilizer producers. The company aims to expand its market presence in North America and Europe, with plans for new product launches that enhance its microbial solutions for crop production.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 21, 2024, $23M — Grantham Foundation, Anthos Capital, Ag Ventures Alliance, Acre Venture Partners, Emerson Collective, Astanor Ventures, Thia Ventures, King Philanthropies

## Investors

- Grantham Foundation — Seed
- Anthos Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anthos-capital) — Seed
- Ag Ventures Alliance (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ag-ventures-alliance) — Seed
- Acre Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acre-venture-partners) — Seed
- Emerson Collective — Seed
- Astanor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/astanor-ventures) — Seed
- Thia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thia-ventures) — Seed
- King Philanthropies — Seed