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ZymoChem
San Leandro, US · Founded 2015 · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 19 known investors
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ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields. Its biodegradable materials target industries including personal hygiene, fashion and apparel, and coatings, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based sources and microplastics.
Founders & leadership
ZymoChem was founded in 2015 by Harshal Chokhawala.
Investors · 19
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$46.1M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2016–2026
- $21MSeries AJan 2024 · 3 sources
Breakout Ventures (lead), ACCELR8, Alexandria Venture Investments, Bricks Fund Tokyo, Cavallo Ventures, Dudley Fund, Fashion for Good, GS Futures, KdT Ventures, Litani Ventures, lululemon athletica, inc., SOSV Investments, Toyota Ventures, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeedDec 2021
Breakout Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, GS Futures, KdT Ventures, Litani Ventures, SOSV’s IndieBio
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed roundOct 2016Source ↗
▶$25.1MraisedOct 2026 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Lindy FishburneDirector
- Phil GrayeskiDirector
- Taehong HuhDirector
- Timothy DummerExecutive Officer, Director
- Harshal ChokhawalaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $34.2M
- Amount sold
- $25.1M
- First sale
- Sep 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARPA-E | Phase II | 2021 | $1.7M |
| ARPA-E | Phase II | 2021 | $1.2M |
| ARPA-E | Phase I | 2021 | $256.6K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2020 | $1.1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2019 | $200K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2018 | $225K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $225K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2017 | $230K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2017 | $230K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2016 | $1M |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase II | 2016 | $600K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2015 | $100K |
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
- What does ZymoChem do?
- ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields. Its biodegradable materials target industries including personal hygiene, fashion and apparel, and coatings, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based sources and microplastics.
- Who founded ZymoChem?
- ZymoChem was founded by Harshal Chokhawala in 2015.
- Who are ZymoChem's investors?
- ZymoChem's investors include Accelr8, Breakout Labs, Breakout Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, Dudley Fund, FreshTracks Capital, Prime Partners, SOSV and 7 more.
- How much funding has ZymoChem raised?
- ZymoChem has disclosed $46.1M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is ZymoChem headquartered?
- ZymoChem is headquartered in San Leandro, US.