Fermeate
San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
Fermeate develops a hardware module that connects to existing bioreactors and uses precisely timed light pulses to trigger genetic switches in production microorganisms, controlling yield, strain stability, and feedstock flexibility. It serves industrial fermentation operators across product categories such as amino acids, proteins, food and specialty ingredients, specialty chemicals, and flavors and fragrances.
Founders & leadership
Fermeate was founded in 2024 by Ke Xu, PhD.
Board
PB
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2026 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2026 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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 develops a hardware module that connects to existing bioreactors and uses precisely timed light pulses to trigger genetic switches in production microorganisms, controlling yield, strain stability, and feedstock flexibility. It serves industrial fermentation operators across product categories such as amino acids, proteins, food and specialty ingredients, specialty chemicals, and flavors and fragrances.
- Who founded Fermeate?
- Fermeate was founded by Ke Xu, PhD in 2024.
- Who are Fermeate's investors?
- Fermeate's investors include SOSV.
- 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.