Berkeley Fermentation Science
Oakland, US · Delaware corporation
Berkeley Yeast develops engineered brewing yeast strains that produce specific flavor and aroma compounds and keep diacetyl low, aimed at craft breweries. Its product lines include FRESH, TROPICS, and Flavor Series strains for cleaner, more consistent fermentation at small and large scale.
Founders & leadership
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Charles DenbyFounder
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Philip AustinNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$10.5MraisedMay 2023 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.5MraisedMay 2023 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Philip AustinDirector
- Charles DenbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10.6M
- Amount sold
- $10.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2021 | $100K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2020 | $377K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2018 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2017 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Berkeley Fermentation Science do?
- Berkeley Yeast develops engineered brewing yeast strains that produce specific flavor and aroma compounds and keep diacetyl low, aimed at craft breweries. Its product lines include FRESH, TROPICS, and Flavor Series strains for cleaner, more consistent fermentation at small and large scale.
- Who founded Berkeley Fermentation Science?
- Berkeley Fermentation Science was founded by Charles Denby.
- How much funding has Berkeley Fermentation Science raised?
- Berkeley Fermentation Science has disclosed $10.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Berkeley Fermentation Science headquartered?
- Berkeley Fermentation Science is headquartered in Oakland, US.