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, BoxGroup, Collaborative Fund, Embark Ventures, iSelect Fund, Lowercarbon Capital, Pillar VC, Taihill Venture 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.

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.

AgTech Biotech

Founders & leadership

Kula Bio was founded in 2018 by Daniel Nocera.

Daniel NoceraFounder

Harrison Yoon Chief 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.

William BradyFounderCEO, Kula Bio, Monolith Materials, Mascoma Corporation & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC

Bill BradyFounder

Kelsey SakimotoFounder

Board

Jamie Goldstein Board directorFounding/Managing Partner at Pillar VC

Yide Alan JiangBoard director

Russ Wilcox Board directorCEO, Trellis Air & Venture Partner at Pillar VC

Vonnie EstesMember Board Of Directors

Alejandro MunozBoard director

J. Paul AustinBoard director

Investors · 11

Argonautic Ventureslisted by Argonautic VenturesNew York · $5M

BoxGrouplisted by BoxGroupNew York · $250K – $1M

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Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M

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Embark Ventureslisted by Embark VenturesLos Angeles

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iSelect Fundlisted by iSelect FundSt. Louis · $250K – $2M

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Lowercarbon Capitallisted by Lowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M

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Pillar VClisted by Pillar VCBoston · $50K – $4Mvia Jamie Goldstein · board

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Taihill Venturelisted by Taihill VentureCambridge

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Ying Fundlisted by Ying FundLos Angeles

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AgFunderreportedSan Francisco · $10K – $5M

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Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$76.7M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2018–2025

Undisclosed amountSeed FundingMay 2021
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▶$15.5MraisedNov 2025 · 12 investors · Agriculture

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