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Cybele Microbiome

San Diego, US · Delaware corporation · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Cybele Microbiome studies how skincare ingredients affect the skin microbiome and its postbiotic output, using that knowledge in clinical trials to develop products with better efficacy and fewer side effects. It focuses on the link between ingredients, the microbiome, and human skin health.

Also known as Cybele

Founders & leadership

NSNicole Scott
Nicole ScottinFounder and CEONicole Scott is founder of Cybele Microbiome, which develops skincare products informed by research on how ingredients affect the skin microbiome and postbiotic production. She has experience translating early-stage biotechnology platforms toward commercial deployment and advises deep-tech companies on scaling.

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.6M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024

$252KraisedMar 2024 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicole M. ScottExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$252K
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$877raisedFeb 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicole M. ScottExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$877
Amount sold
$877
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$500KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicole M. ScottExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$893.5KraisedNov 2022 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicole M. ScottExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$893.5K
Amount sold
$893.5K
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Cybele Microbiome is a San Diego-based company focused on the relationship between skincare ingredients, the skin microbiome, and skin health. Its stated premise is that every ingredient applied to skin affects both the skin itself and the resident microbial community, and that the microbiome should be treated as an active ingredient rather than a target for elimination.

The company's technology characterizes how ingredients change microbiome composition and the downstream effects on the postbiotic output of the microbiome. It applies these findings in clinical trials with the aim of demonstrating improved efficacy and reduced side effects for skincare formulations. The company also states that it works with outside scientists as partners.

Latest developments

In March 2023 the company announced the launch of Rulo Skin Health. It was previously a finalist at CES 2022 in the Procter & Gamble Venture Challenge, and founder Nicole Scott presented at the Microbiome and Probiotics Virtual Conference.

Full profile — technology, go-to-market, geography

Technology

The company's approach centers on assessing the effect of topical ingredients on skin microbiome composition and on the resulting postbiotic output of that microbiome, then combining those measurements with clinical trials to evaluate efficacy and side effects.

Go-to-market

The company positions its work around skincare ingredients and formulations, and states that scientists partner with it.

Geography

Headquartered in San Diego, United States.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$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.

Timeline · 3

launches, deals, and filings
Mar 2023
Founder presents at Microbiome and Probiotics Virtual Conference

Nicole Scott presented at the Microbiome and Probiotics Virtual Conference.

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Mar 2023
Launch of Rulo Skin Health

Cybele Microbiome announced the launch of Rulo Skin Health.

source ↗

Jan 2022
Finalist in P&G Venture Challenge at CES 2022

The company was named a finalist at CES 2022 for the Procter & Gamble Venture Challenge.

source ↗

Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Cybele MicrobiomeDelaware

In the news

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cybele Microbiome do?
San Diego company researching how skincare ingredients affect the skin microbiome and its postbiotic output.
Who founded Cybele Microbiome?
Cybele Microbiome was founded by Nicole Scott.
Who are Cybele Microbiome's investors?
Cybele Microbiome's investors include Evolution VC Partners.
How much funding has Cybele Microbiome raised?
Cybele Microbiome has disclosed $1.6M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Cybele Microbiome headquartered?
Cybele Microbiome is headquartered in San Diego, US.