Zymergen

BiotechnologySeries DEmeryville, USzymergen.com

Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Sep 2020

Total raised

$882M

Investors

18

About Zymergen

Zymergen, Inc. specializes in biotechnology, creating advanced materials and products through innovative biological processes.03 mn. The firm was co-founded by Josh Hoffman and Zach Serber, with Jay Flatley serving as CEO. In July 2022, Zymergen was acquired by Ginkgo BioWorks, Inc.Zymergen, Inc. provides a range of biotechnology solutions aimed at various sectors, including agriculture and biopharma. The company develops innovative materials and products utilizing genetic engineering and advanced biological processes. Key offerings include AI-driven models for optimizing production, lab automation systems, and customized R&D services tailored to the specific needs of clients in the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries.In 2021, Zymergen, Inc.74 mn.Following its IPO on April 21, 2021, Zymergen, Inc.03 mn to accelerate the production of its Hyaline film and expedite the commercialization of other products. The company aims to expand its operations into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and Europe by the end of 2023. The acquisition by Ginkgo BioWorks, completed in October 2022, is expected to further enhance Zymergen's capabilities and market reach, supporting its strategic initiatives to develop new biotechnology solutions.

Who invested in Zymergen

18 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Sep 8, 2020

    Amount

    $300M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Nov 30, 2018

    Amount

    $407M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Oct 7, 2016

    Amount

    $130M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Jun 5, 2015

    Amount

    $44M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Jun 1, 2013

    Amount

    $2M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Zymergen

Who invested in Zymergen?

Zymergen has 18 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Zymergen raised?

Zymergen has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Zymergen last raise money?

Zymergen's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Sep 2020.

What does Zymergen do?

Zymergen is a biotechnology company.

Where is Zymergen headquartered?

Zymergen is headquartered in Emeryville, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Zymergen?

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