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KnipBio

Lowell, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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75 people in our graph share verified history with the KnipBio team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Quentin Clarkunlockedknows Larry Feinberg · together at University of Massachusetts Amherst (overlapped)
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knows the team · via Roger Williams University

KnipBio produces JUV, a fermented all-natural feed ingredient added to existing aquaculture feed to improve juvenile survival, stress resilience, and yields for farmed fish and shrimp. It serves aquaculture producers of species including shrimp, salmonids, and marine fishes, shipping its product worldwide.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Founders & leadership

CM
Christopher MarxCo-founder
LFLarry Feinberg
Larry FeinberginCEO & Co-Founder2013–2024Larry Feinberg is an industrial microbiologist whose prior work spans biofuels, microbial proteins for animal feed, and biogeochemistry. He is an executive officer at KnipBio, which develops fermented feed ingredients for aquaculture.
JMJessica McLear
Jessica McLearinCOO

Board

JW
Jeremy WeinsteinBoard director

Investors · 3

Boston Harbor AngelsBoston · $250K – $1.5M
Launchpad Venture GroupBoston · $8M – $10M
Walnut Venture AssociatesWellesley

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.3M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$230KraisedFeb 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lucien AgnielDirector
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$230K
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$839.5KraisedMar 2020 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
  • Lucien AgnielDirector
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$839.5K
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$878.7KraisedMay 2019 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
  • Lucien AgnielDirector
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$878.7K
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedMay 2018 · 32 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lucien AgnielDirector
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$4.8M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2017 · 87 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lucien AgnielDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedMar 2015 · 44 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MarxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jessica McLearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Larry FeinbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jeremy WeinsteinDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2021$100K
National Science FoundationPhase I2018$225K
National Science FoundationPhase I2015$150K

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.

In the news

Massachusetts-based KnipBio’s Innovative Feed Supports Sustainable Fish Farms — Stronger America Through Seafoodstrongerthroughseafood.org · Mar 2024Knipbioagriculture.com · Dec 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does KnipBio do?
KnipBio produces JUV, a fermented all-natural feed ingredient added to existing aquaculture feed to improve juvenile survival, stress resilience, and yields for farmed fish and shrimp. It serves aquaculture producers of species including shrimp, salmonids, and marine fishes, shipping its product worldwide.
Who founded KnipBio?
KnipBio was founded by Christopher Marx, Larry Feinberg.
Who are KnipBio's investors?
KnipBio's investors include Boston Harbor Angels, Launchpad Venture Group, Walnut Venture Associates.
How much funding has KnipBio raised?
KnipBio has disclosed $7.3M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is KnipBio headquartered?
KnipBio is headquartered in Lowell, US.