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Kula Bio

Natick, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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.

AgTechBiotech

Founders & leadership

Kula Bio was founded in 2018 by Daniel Nocera.

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Daniel NoceraFounder
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Harrison YooninExecutive
WBWilliam Brady
William BradyExecutiveCEO, Kula Bio, Monolith Materials, Mascoma Corporation & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC

Board

JGJamie Goldstein
Jamie Goldsteinin𝕏Board directorFounding/Managing Partner at Pillar VC
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Yide Alan JiangBoard director
RWRuss Wilcox
Russ Wilcoxin𝕏Board directorCEO, Trellis Air & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
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Vonnie EstesinBoard director
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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 CapitalNew York · $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

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$76.7M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Kula Bio went on to found or lead other companies.

Russ WilcoxExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterFounded Piper Therapeutics +1Sophie PurdomAdvisor, Co-FounderFounded Sightline ClimateRob LeclercInvestorFounded AgFunder

In the news

Kula Bio has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $24,999,968.00 in New Funding. - intelligence360intelligence360.news · Dec 2025Kula Bio Raises $50 Million Series A to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Nitrogen Biofertilizerbusinesswire.com · Jan 2022Kula Bio Raises $50M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2022Kula Bio Raises $10M in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · May 2021

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 rounds.
Where is Kula Bio headquartered?
Kula Bio is headquartered in Natick, US.