Triton Algae Innovations
San Diego, US · Founded 2012 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands
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193 people in our graph share verified history with the Triton Algae Innovations team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jamie Bacherunlockedknows Xun Wang · together at Sapphire Energy (overlapped)
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×8knows the team · via Iowa State University
knows the team · via Syngenta Biotech (China) Ltd (SBC)
Founders & leadership
Triton Algae Innovations was founded in 2012 by Stephen Mayfield.
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Stephen MayfieldFounder
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Jason PyleExecutive
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Daniel SachsExecutive
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Xun WanginPresident and CEOXun Wang holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Biophysics from Iowa State University and previously served as head of bioscience technologies at Reliance Industries and CTO at Sapphire Energy, with extensive experience leading R&D and business operations across agriculture and biotechnology companies including Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred International. He is now Chairman, President and CEO of Triton Algae Innovations.
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Nicholas HofmeisterExecutive
Board
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David WellisBoard director
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Len SmithBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$5MraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jason PyleExecutive Officer, Director
- David WellisDirector
- Len SmithDirector
- Daniel SachsExecutive Officer
- Stephen MayfieldDirector
- Xun WangExecutive Officer
- Nicholas HofmeisterExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- Minimum investment
- $5M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Other, Cayman Islands, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2016 | $712.5K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $123.1K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Triton Algae Innovations?
- Triton Algae Innovations was founded by Stephen Mayfield in 2012.
- How much funding has Triton Algae Innovations raised?
- Triton Algae Innovations has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Triton Algae Innovations headquartered?
- Triton Algae Innovations is headquartered in San Diego, US.
