Kula Bio
Natick, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
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Kula Bio develops bacterial propagation and feeding systems that enhance the nitrogen-fixing capabilities of naturally occurring microbes for agricultural applications. The company applies microbial technology originally derived from bionic leaf research to improve crop and turf production.
Founders & leadership
Kula Bio was founded in 2018 by Daniel Nocera.
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Daniel NoceraFounder
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Harrison YooninChief Executive OfficerHarrison Yoon joined the company in 2020 as Chief Operations Officer and served as President before moving into his current role. He previously was Chief Operating Officer at Growcentia, President at Bioderpac SA de CV, and Chief Production & Operations Officer at Agrinos, and he co-founded California Cultured Inc. and JHY Consulting LLC.
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William BradyExecutiveCEO, Kula Bio, Monolith Materials, Mascoma Corporation & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Board
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Yide Alan JiangBoard director
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Vonnie EstesinMember Board Of Directors
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Alejandro MunozBoard director
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J. Paul AustinBoard director
Investors · 11
Argonautic VenturesNew York · $5M
Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M
iSelect FundSt. Louis · $250K – $2M
LOWERCARBONJackson · $1M – $50M
Lowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Pillar VCBoston · $50K – $4Mvia Jamie Goldstein · board
Ying FundLos Angeles
AgFunderreportedSan Francisco · $10K – $5M
BoxGroupreportedNew York · $1M
Embark VenturesreportedLos Angeles
Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$76.7M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2018–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeed FundingMay 2021Source ↗
▶$15.5MraisedNov 2025 · 12 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$15.5MraisedNov 2025 · 12 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harrison YoonExecutive Officer, Director
- Jamie GoldsteinDirector
- Vonnie EstesDirector
- William BradyDirector
- Alejandro MunozDirector
- J. Paul AustinDirector
- Yide Alan JiangDirector
- Daniel NoceraDirector
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $15.5M
- First sale
- Nov 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$50MraisedJan 2022 · 21 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$50MraisedJan 2022 · 21 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William BradyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Russ WilcoxDirector, Promoter
- Craig ShapiroDirector
- J. Paul AustinDirector
- Daniel NoceraDirector, Promoter
- Harrison YoonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $50M
- Amount sold
- $50M
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.7MraisedAug 2020 · 7 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$5.7MraisedAug 2020 · 7 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Kelsey SakimotoPromoter
- Taylor GreeneDirector
- Russ WilcoxDirector, Promoter
- J. Paul AustinDirector
- Xiaowen FengPromoter
- Daniel NoceraDirector, Promoter
- William BradyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $10.2M
- Amount sold
- $5.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.1MraisedOct 2019 · 17 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$5.1MraisedOct 2019 · 17 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William BradyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Russ WilcoxDirector, Promoter
- Kelsey SakimotoPromoter
- J. Paul AustinDirector
- Xiaowen FengPromoter
- Daniel NoceraDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5.1M
- Amount sold
- $5.1M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$400KraisedOct 2018 · 3 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$400KraisedOct 2018 · 3 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Daniel NoceraDirector, Promoter
- Russ WilcoxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Xiaowen FengPromoter
- Kelsey SakimotoPromoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $400K
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
4 people who came through Kula Bio went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kula Bio do?
- Kula Bio develops bacterial propagation and feeding systems that enhance the nitrogen-fixing capabilities of naturally occurring microbes for agricultural applications. The company applies microbial technology originally derived from bionic leaf research to improve crop and turf production.
- Who founded Kula Bio?
- Kula Bio was founded by Daniel Nocera in 2018.
- Who are Kula Bio's investors?
- Kula Bio's investors include Argonautic Ventures, Collaborative Fund, iSelect Fund, LOWERCARBON, Lowercarbon Capital, Pillar VC, Ying Fund, AgFunder and 3 more.
- How much funding has Kula Bio raised?
- Kula Bio has disclosed $76.7M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is Kula Bio headquartered?
- Kula Bio is headquartered in Natick, US.