Topaz Biosciences
Emeryville, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation
Topaz develops enzyme-based skin care ingredients that selectively reduce harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial bacteria to rebalance the skin microbiome, targeting conditions such as eczema and acne. It uses a proprietary metagenomics platform and synthetic biology to discover and design enzymes derived from natural microbial diversity.
Founders & leadership
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Oliver LiuExecutive
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Caroline HadfieldExecutive
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Jennifer ShockExecutive
Board
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Teresa ShockBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2025 · 8 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2025 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Oliver LiuExecutive Officer, Director
- Caroline HadfieldExecutive Officer
- Jennifer ShockExecutive Officer, Director
- Teresa ShockDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapAptose Biosciences Inc.4 shared keywordsAptose Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing small molecule cancer therapeutics, focused on precision oncology with an initial emphasis on hematology. Its pipeline is designed for single-agent efficacy and to improve the effectiveness of other anti-cancer treatments without overlapping toxicities.
bio3 shared keywordsThe Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is an advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders, and state biotech associations across the United States and more than 35 countries. It provides members with policy advocacy, cost-saving programs, educational webinars, and organizes the BIO International Convention and other industry conferences.
Fortis Life Sciences3 shared keywordsFortis Life Sciences develops and manufactures Bethyl-branded ELISA kits and related reagents, buffers, and antibodies for detecting target proteins in research and diagnostic applications. The kits cover human and veterinary targets and are made in the USA using the company's own antibodies.
Topaz Tx3 shared keywordsTopaz Therapeutics is developing a platform of next-generation oncology drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Topaz Biosciences do?
- Topaz develops enzyme-based skin care ingredients that selectively reduce harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial bacteria to rebalance the skin microbiome, targeting conditions such as eczema and acne. It uses a proprietary metagenomics platform and synthetic biology to discover and design enzymes derived from natural microbial diversity.
- How much funding has Topaz Biosciences raised?
- Topaz Biosciences has disclosed $1.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Topaz Biosciences headquartered?
- Topaz Biosciences is headquartered in Emeryville, US.