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Fermeate
San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Fermeate is a synthetic biology company focused on biomanufacturing, engineering microbes and fermentation processes to produce molecules such as flavonoids, renewable chemicals, specialty ingredients, and amino acids at industrial scale. It combines synthetic biology, industrial process, and commercial strategy to serve industrial biology applications.
Founders & leadership
Fermeate was founded in 2024 by Ke Xu, PhD and Kevin Xu.
Board
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2026 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Saurabh MalaniExecutive Officer, Director
- Ke XuExecutive Officer, Director
- Po BronsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Fermeate do?
- Fermeate is a synthetic biology company focused on biomanufacturing, engineering microbes and fermentation processes to produce molecules such as flavonoids, renewable chemicals, specialty ingredients, and amino acids at industrial scale. It combines synthetic biology, industrial process, and commercial strategy to serve industrial biology applications.
- Who founded Fermeate?
- Fermeate was founded by Ke Xu, PhD, Kevin Xu in 2024.
- Who are Fermeate's investors?
- Fermeate's investors include SOSV, Heuristic Capital Partners, IndieBio, Newfund Capital.
- How much funding has Fermeate raised?
- Fermeate has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Fermeate headquartered?
- Fermeate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.