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Kultevat, Inc.

Creve Coeur, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber. It partners with brands and manufacturers seeking to replace extractive rubber sourcing in their supply chains with materials made through regenerative agriculture.

Founders & leadership

Kultevat, Inc. was founded in 2013 by Daniel R. Swiger.

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Daniel R. SwigerCEO-FounderDaniel R. Swiger is founder and CEO of Kultevat, Inc., which develops plant-based biomaterials including natural rubber produced through regenerative agriculture as alternatives to petrochemical polymers.
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Ronald NordquistExecutive
RBRoger Beachy
Roger BeachyChief Science Officer
LSLynnette S. Dillen
Lynnette S. DillenExecutiveLynnette S. Dillen is an Executive Officer at Kultevat and a CPA with over 20 years of executive leadership experience across life sciences, biotech, software, and other industries, including prior roles at public accounting firms and experience with multiple M&A transactions and capital raises exceeding $50 million.
ANAnthony Nocera
Anthony NoceraVP of ManufacturingAnthony Nocera holds BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering and brings over 45 years of experience in R&D, process development, manufacturing operations, and management across companies including American Cyanamid, Exxon Chemicals, Great Lakes Chemicals, Balchem, Yulex, and Heliae; he joined Kultevat as VP of Manufacturing and has developed solvent extraction technology for natural rubber and other biomaterial production.

Board

JB
James BudzynskiBoard director
JW
Jason WroneBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.4M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2020

▶$4.8MraisedApr 2020 · 20 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kim MartinExecutive Officer
  • Ronald NordquistDirector
  • Daniel R SwigerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony NoceraExecutive Officer
  • Roger BeachyExecutive Officer
  • Jason WroneDirector
Offering amount
$10.8M
Amount sold
$4.8M
Minimum investment
$10.7K
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$130.6KraisedSep 2016 · 6 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason WroneDirector
  • Ronald NordquistExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roger N. BeachyExecutive Officer
  • Daniel R. SwigerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$880.6K
Amount sold
$130.6K
Minimum investment
$9.5K
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MofferedDec 2014 · Agriculture
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel R. SwigerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ronald NordquistExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roger N. BeachyExecutive Officer
  • Anthony NoceraExecutive Officer
  • James SchultzDirector
  • Jason WroneDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Sales commissions
$84K
Placement agents
Smith, Moore Co.
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedFeb 2014 · 18 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Roger N. BeachyExecutive Officer
  • James BudzynskiDirector
  • Daniel R. SwigerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lynnette S. DillenExecutive Officer
  • Jason WroneDirector
  • Anthony NoceraExecutive Officer
  • Ronald NordquistExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$20K
First sale
Jan 2014
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 II2023$600K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2021$100.1K
Department of EnergyPhase I2012$149.8K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kultevat, Inc. do?
Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber. It partners with brands and manufacturers seeking to replace extractive rubber sourcing in their supply chains with materials made through regenerative agriculture.
Who founded Kultevat, Inc.?
Kultevat, Inc. was founded by Daniel R. Swiger in 2013.
Who are Kultevat, Inc.'s investors?
Kultevat, Inc.'s investors include Argonautic Ventures, iSelect Fund, Missouri Technology Corporation.
How much funding has Kultevat, Inc. raised?
Kultevat, Inc. has disclosed $6.4M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Kultevat, Inc. headquartered?
Kultevat, Inc. is headquartered in Creve Coeur, US.