Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Sep 2019

Total raised

$24M

Investors

4

About ZeaKal

ZeaKal Inc.ZeaKal Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, US. The company develops technology designed to enhance the photosynthetic capacity of crops.ZeaKal's primary product offering is its flagship plant trait technology, PhotoSeed™, which enhances the photosynthetic capacity of crops. This technology is designed to improve the carbon capture, oil composition, and protein density of major agricultural crops, particularly soybeans and corn. By using advanced genetic engineering, ZeaKal aims to create healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed while simultaneously reducing the environmental footprint of agricultural practices. The company collaborates with various stakeholders across the agriculture supply chain, ensuring that its innovations meet the evolving needs of consumers and the environment.ZeaKal generates revenue through strategic partnerships and collaborations within the agricultural sector. Their business model is built around an integrated supply chain that incentivizes mutual value creation among participants, ranging from growers to end-users. ZeaKal offers its PhotoSeed™ technology to growers, enabling them to produce higher-quality yields that can achieve better market prices. The company is working on enhancing its PhotoSeed™ technology to introduce new product variants aimed at optimizing crop yields. Additionally, ZeaKal is targeting expansion into international markets, focusing on regions such as Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. These initiatives will support their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and meeting global food production demands.

Who invested in ZeaKal

4 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Sep 10, 2019

    Amount

    $5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Jun 19, 2019

    Amount

    $10M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Feb 17, 2016

    Amount

    $5.3M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Mar 26, 2013

    Amount

    $3.8M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about ZeaKal

Who invested in ZeaKal?

ZeaKal has 4 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 ZeaKal raised?

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

When did ZeaKal last raise money?

ZeaKal's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Sep 2019.

What does ZeaKal do?

ZeaKal is a agribusiness company.

Where is ZeaKal headquartered?

ZeaKal is headquartered in San Diego, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like ZeaKal?

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

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