ZBiotics
YC W18San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees · 13 known investors
Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing. The company uses biotechnology to create targeted probiotic products for consumers.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSynthetic BiologyHealth & WellnessFood & BeverageUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
ZBiotics was founded in 2016 by Stephen Lamb and Zack Abbott.
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Stephen LambinCo-Founder / COOHe previously worked in corporate real estate management, new market entry, and cross-border transactions, and holds a JD from Penn Law and an MBA from Wharton.
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Zack AbbottCEO
Investors · 13
Able PartnersNew York City · $500K – $3M
Babel VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $3M
Champion Hill Ventures$500K – $1M
Fundamental VenturesLakewayvia Charlie Pinto · inferred
Goat Rodeo CapitalSan Francisco
Hyperguap
Innovation Global CapitalSan Francisco
Ocampo CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $10Mvia Karl Bracken · inferred
Oyster VenturesSan Francisco · $25K – $200K
Pure VenturesOakland · $500K – $1M
Seaside VenturesBoulder · $250K
Siddhi CapitalMeridian
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$28.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2024
▶$22.4MraisedApr 2024 · 68 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$22.4MraisedApr 2024 · 68 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Zachary Donald AbbottExecutive Officer, Director
- Adam RamadaDirector
- Stephen LambExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $22.4M
- Amount sold
- $22.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.7MraisedMar 2020 · 38 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.7MraisedMar 2020 · 38 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephen LambExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.7M
- Amount sold
- $5.7M
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through ZBiotics went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ZBiotics do?
- Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing. The company uses biotechnology to create targeted probiotic products for consumers.
- Who founded ZBiotics?
- ZBiotics was founded by Stephen Lamb, Zack Abbott in 2016.
- Who are ZBiotics's investors?
- ZBiotics's investors include Able Partners, Babel Ventures, Champion Hill Ventures, Fundamental Ventures, Goat Rodeo Capital, Hyperguap, Innovation Global Capital, Ocampo Capital and 5 more.
- How much funding has ZBiotics raised?
- ZBiotics has disclosed $28.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is ZBiotics headquartered?
- ZBiotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.





