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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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2016$712.5K
National Science FoundationPhase I2015$150K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2014$150K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2014$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.