Cibus
San Diego, US · Founded 2001 · 320 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Cibus develops crops using a proprietary gene-editing technology that reproduces nature's own genetic blueprints to add specific traits, such as resistance to heat, pests, fungus, and weeds. Working with agricultural partners, it aims to breed seeds faster and produce more resilient, sustainable crops that require fewer chemical inputs.
Founders & leadership
Cibus was founded in 2001 by Peter Beetham and Rory Riggs.
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Peter BeethamChief Executive Officer
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Jean-Pierre LehmannNamed on SEC filing
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Keith Walker, Ph.D.President
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LaDon JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
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Richard SpizzirriNamed on SEC filing
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John StudebakerChairman of the Board
Board
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Alain PompidouBoard director
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Richard D. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Board director
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Jean Pierre LehmannBoard director
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Eugene LindenBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$164.2M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2011–2017
▶$69.7MraisedJul 2018 · 98 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$69.7MraisedJul 2018 · 98 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Mark LuDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Peter BeethamExecutive Officer
- Keith WalkerDirector
- Mark FinnDirector
- Offering amount
- $80M
- Amount sold
- $69.7M
- Sales commissions
- $1.8M
- Placement agents
- Trout Capital, LLC, SDDco Brokerage Advisors LLC
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$57MraisedJul 2017 · 62 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$57MraisedJul 2017 · 62 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark FinnDirector
- Mark LuDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Keith WalkerDirector
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Peter BeethamExecutive Officer
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Richard D. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Director
- Offering amount
- $57M
- Amount sold
- $57M
- Sales commissions
- $1.1M
- Placement agents
- Trout Capital, LLC
- First sale
- Jul 2015
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.3MraisedMay 2015 · 3 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$4.3MraisedMay 2015 · 3 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard D. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Director
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Keith WalkerDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Mark FinnDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Peter BeethamExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4.3M
- Amount sold
- $4.3M
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13.5MraisedApr 2015 · 48 investors · AgricultureRule 506(c)
▶$13.5MraisedApr 2015 · 48 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Peter BeethamExecutive Officer
- Richard D. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Director
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Keith WalkerDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Mark FinnDirector
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Offering amount
- $13.5M
- Amount sold
- $13.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$4MraisedAug 2014 · 4 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedAug 2014 · 4 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Keith WalkerDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Richard D. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Director
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Mark FinnDirector
- Peter BeethamExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- May 2014
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13.6MraisedJan 2014 · 43 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$13.6MraisedJan 2014 · 43 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Mark FinnDirector
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- LaDon JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Keith WalkerExecutive Officer
- John StudebakerDirector
- Richard A. Spizzirri, Ph.D.Director
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Jean Pierre LehmannDirector
- Offering amount
- $13.6M
- Amount sold
- $13.6M
- First sale
- Oct 2013
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedFeb 2012 · 43 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedFeb 2012 · 43 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alain PompidouDirector
- Gerhard PranteDirector
- Jean-Pierre LehmannDirector
- Rory RiggsDirector
- Christopher RichardsDirector
- Eugene LindenDirector
- Keith Walker, Ph.D.Executive Officer
- LaDon JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Richard SpizzirriDirector
- John StudebakerDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.1M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Dec 2011
- Incorporated
- Other, Virgin Islands, British, 2008
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2012 | $100K |
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 Cibus do?
- Cibus develops crops using a proprietary gene-editing technology that reproduces nature's own genetic blueprints to add specific traits, such as resistance to heat, pests, fungus, and weeds. Working with agricultural partners, it aims to breed seeds faster and produce more resilient, sustainable crops that require fewer chemical inputs.
- Who founded Cibus?
- Cibus was founded by Peter Beetham, Rory Riggs in 2001.
- Who are Cibus's investors?
- Cibus's investors include Scientia Ventures.
- How much funding has Cibus raised?
- Cibus has disclosed $164.2M raised across 7 rounds.
- Where is Cibus headquartered?
- Cibus is headquartered in San Diego, US.