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Cellibre

San Diego, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

Cellibre engineers biological manufacturing by programming cells to produce industrial products through fermentation rather than traditional chemical synthesis. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable, cost-effective production of chemicals, materials, and other goods using cellular factories.

Founders & leadership

Cellibre was founded in 2017 by Ben Chiarelli.

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Ben ChiarelliCEO
SZScott Zingheim
Scott ZingheiminCOO + CFO
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Spiros KambourakisinCTO
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Nicky CaiazzaNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 2

Entourage Effect CapitalL2V

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2024

$6.7MraisedOct 2024 · 31 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicky CaiazzaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott ZingheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Spiros KambourakisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin ChiarelliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$23.2M
Amount sold
$6.7M
Minimum investment
$521
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.9MraisedSep 2021 · 35 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Benjamin ChiarelliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott ZingheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nicky CaiazzaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Spiros KambourakisExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$9.9M
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.2MraisedJul 2019 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Benjamin ChiarelliExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.2M
Sales commissions
$72K
Placement agents
Paradigm Capital U.S., Inc.
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cellibre do?
Cellibre engineers biological manufacturing by programming cells to produce industrial products through fermentation rather than traditional chemical synthesis. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable, cost-effective production of chemicals, materials, and other goods using cellular factories.
Who founded Cellibre?
Cellibre was founded by Ben Chiarelli in 2017.
Who are Cellibre's investors?
Cellibre's investors include Beresford Ventures, Dellin Investments, Delta Emerald Ventures, JourneyOne Ventures, Merida Capital Holdings, Flatiron Venture Partners.
How much funding has Cellibre raised?
Cellibre has disclosed $20.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Cellibre headquartered?
Cellibre is headquartered in San Diego, US.