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Anthony PhilippakisunlockedJosh: together at Yale University (1994–1997)
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×2Josh: together at Yale University
Founder at Zymergen
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Zymergen's investors · 12
AME Cloud VenturesPalo Alto · $1M – $10M checksBaillie GiffordEdinburgh · since 2020Cota CapitalSan FranciscoDCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M checksDFJSan MateoHemisphere Ventures LLCMckinneyKindred VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $2M checksMission BiocapitalSan Francisco · $500K checksObvious VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $6M checksPrelude VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksSoftBank GroupTokyoTrue VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checks
Co-founders at Zymergen
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Erik (Jed) DeanExecutive Officer
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Zachariah SerberExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- NextGenSunFounding Investor, Executive Board Membercurrent2024 — presentMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- ZymergenCEO, Founder2013 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Norcob CapitalPartner2009 — 2014
- RothschildManaging Director2005 — 2008London Area, United Kingdom
- Lloyds TSBDirector2003 — 2005London Area, United Kingdom
- McKinsey & CoAssociate Principal1997 — 2003
- Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Government of UgandaEconomist1993 — 1994Kampala, Uganda
Skills & more
Corporate Development3Mergers1Venture Capital2Start-ups6Investment Banking4Investments3EquitiesCorporate FinanceDue DiligenceFinancial ModelingValuationManagement Consulting2
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Business StrategyJoint VenturesRestructuringInvestor RelationsFinanceBusiness TransformationEntrepreneurshipPrivate EquityStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementLanguages Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Josh Hoffman?
- Founder at Zymergen
- Where does Josh Hoffman work?
- Josh Hoffman is Founder of Zymergen.
- What companies did Josh Hoffman found?
- Josh Hoffman founded Zymergen.
- Where did Josh Hoffman go to school?
- Josh Hoffman studied at Yale University (MA, International Relations); Yale School of Management (MPPM, Management); University of California, Berkeley (BA, Social Sciences).
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David BeyerPartner at Amplify PartnersTom StephensonOperating Partner at Gaia VenturesRichard PietersExecutive & Growth Leader at Joyance PartnersJohn WarnerPresident & CEO, Technology Greenhouse at New Earth VenturesJenny RookeManaging Director at Genoa VenturesAndrew WuInvestor at Frazier Healthcare Partners
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Andrea GazviniAssociate at NorthzoneAlessandro De BenedettiAssociate at NorthzoneAdam ShuaibGeneral Partner, PhD at Episode1Jessica (Bartos) ThomasPartner at Notion CapitalRobert BettigoleManaging Partner at Elm Street VenturesRoy ChngInvestment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Also worked at Lloyds TSB34
Chris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersAndrew ShebbearePartner at Counteract OneRob BarberArea Manager at UKSEKieran O'NeillPrincipal at Tidal VenturesMark KaletaHead of Compliance at OakglenPaul EgertonCase Manager at Assetz Capital
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Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsJeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of Pleo
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