ZymoChem
San Leandro, US · Founded 2015 · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 17 known investors
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 · 17
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$21M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024
- $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 ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) and 6 more.
- How much funding has ZymoChem raised?
- ZymoChem has disclosed $21M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is ZymoChem headquartered?
- ZymoChem is headquartered in San Leandro, US.