Aurora Algae Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 100

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 1

Aurora Algae General Information

Description

Developer of a photosynthetic algae-based platform designed for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company's proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in capitally efficient and environmentally sustainable algae farming, thereby enabling customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Aurora Biofuels, Aurora Biofuels Inc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 3325 Investment Boulevard
  • Hayward, CA 94545
  • United States
+1 (510)
Primary Industry
Other Materials
Other Industries
Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Corporate Office
  • 3325 Investment Boulevard
  • Hayward, CA 94545
  • United States
+1 (510)

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Aurora Algae Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
9. Merger/Acquisition 01-Jan-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Grant 27-Sep-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Debt - General 31-Dec-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series B1) 15-Aug-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Grant 01-Mar-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 07-Oct-2010 Completed Startup
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 20-Mar-2007 $5M $5M Completed Startup
1. University Spin-Out 01-Jan-2006 Completed Startup
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Aurora Algae Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series B1
Series A2
Series A1 22,020,056 $0.001000 $0.68 $1 $1 1x $1 16.31%
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Aurora Algae Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a photosynthetic algae-based platform designed for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels mar
Other Materials
Hayward, CA
100 As of 2026

Cleveland, OH
 

Gainesville, FL
 
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Aurora Algae Competitors (5)

One of Aurora Algae’s 5 competitors is Algisys, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Cleveland, OH.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Algisys Venture Capital-Backed Cleveland, OH
BioTork Venture Capital-Backed Gainesville, FL
PhycoTerra Corporate Backed or Acquired Gilbert, AZ
Perpetual Biotechnologies Formerly Angel backed Nicosia, Cyprus
Agrivida Formerly VC-backed Boston, MA
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Aurora Algae Patents

Aurora Algae Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20160017352-A1 Algal strain with reduced beta glucan synthase activity Inactive 16-Jul-2014
CA-2905846-A1 Algal oil compositions Inactive 15-Mar-2013
EP-2970817-A1 Algal oil compositions Inactive 15-Mar-2013
US-20140275483-A1 Algal oil compositions Inactive 15-Mar-2013
WO-2014151110-A1 Algal oil compositions Inactive 15-Mar-2013 A23L17/60
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Aurora Algae Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel (individual) Minority
Gabriel Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
Noventi Family Office Minority
Oak Investment Partners Venture Capital Minority
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Aurora Algae FAQs

  • When was Aurora Algae founded?

    Aurora Algae was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Aurora Algae headquartered?

    Aurora Algae is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

  • What is the size of Aurora Algae?

    Aurora Algae has 100 total employees.

  • What industry is Aurora Algae in?

    Aurora Algae’s primary industry is Other Materials.

  • Is Aurora Algae a private or public company?

    Aurora Algae is a Private company.

  • What is Aurora Algae’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Aurora Algae is .

  • How much funding has Aurora Algae raised over time?

    Aurora Algae has raised $111M.

  • Who are Aurora Algae’s investors?

    , Gabriel Venture Partners, , Noventi, and Oak Investment Partners are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Aurora Algae.

  • Who are Aurora Algae’s competitors?

    Algisys, BioTork, PhycoTerra, Perpetual Biotechnologies, and Agrivida are competitors of Aurora Algae.

  • When was Aurora Algae acquired?

    Aurora Algae was acquired on 01-Jan-2015.

  • Who acquired Aurora Algae?

    Aurora Algae was acquired by Reliance Industries.

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