ZeaKal Overview
- Year Founded
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2010
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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10
- Latest Deal Type
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Accelerator/Inc
- Investors
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6
ZeaKal General Information
Description
Developer of an agricultural technology designed to increase the photosynthetic capacity and efficiency of plants. The company's technology helps crops capture more carbon and sunlight, leading to healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed, enabling farmers and crop growers to increase the yield of grain, seed, and fiber and also improve seed composition.
Contact Information
Website
www.zeakal.comCorporate Office
- 4365 Executive Drive
- Suite 1100
- San Diego, CA 92121
- United States
Corporate Office
- 4365 Executive Drive
- Suite 1100
- San Diego, CA 92121
- United States
ZeaKal Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Accelerator/Incubator | 04-Aug-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 19-Jun-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 17-Feb-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 07-Jul-2014 | $715K | $4.52M | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 26-Mar-2013 | $3.8M | $3.8M | Completed | Startup |
ZeaKal Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A1 | 125,828 | $0.000100 | $1.06 | $13.51 | $13.19 | 0x | $13.19 | 4.51% |
| Series A | 903,049 | $0.000100 | $0.4 | $5 | $5 | 1x | $5 | 31.61% |
ZeaKal Comparisons
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ZeaKal Competitors (8)
One of ZeaKal’s 8 competitors is Kaiima, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Campinas, Brazil.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Kaiima | Formerly VC-backed | Campinas, Brazil | ||||
| Bayer CropScience United States | Formerly VC-backed | Whippany, NJ | ||||
| Indigo Ag | Venture Capital-Backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| Tropic (Horticulture) | Venture Capital-Backed | Norwich, United Kingdom | ||||
| Syngenta | Formerly Accelerator/Incubator backed | Basel, Switzerland |
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ZeaKal Patents
ZeaKal Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-2024900660-A0 | Methods and compositions for increasing seed oil without seed yield penalty | Pending | 13-Mar-2024 | ||
| AU-2024900662-A0 | Methods and compositions for increasing seed oil without seed yield penalty | Pending | 13-Mar-2024 | ||
| AU-2025234930-A1 | Methods and compositions for increasing seed oil without seed yield penalty | Pending | 13-Mar-2024 | ||
| WO-2025191502-A1 | Methods and compositions for increasing seed oil without seed yield penalty | Pending | 13-Mar-2024 | ||
| AU-2022901207-A0 | Methods and compositions for modifying seed composition | Pending | 06-May-2022 |
ZeaKal Signals
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ZeaKal Investors (6)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larta Institute | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| The FSB Companies | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Finistere Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Middleland Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council | Corporation | Minority |
ZeaKal Acquisitions (1)
ZeaKal’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Algenetix. The deal was made on 24-Nov-2015.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algenetix | 24-Nov-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) |
ZeaKal FAQs
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When was ZeaKal founded?
ZeaKal was founded in 2010.
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Where is ZeaKal headquartered?
ZeaKal is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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What is the size of ZeaKal?
ZeaKal has 10 total employees.
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What industry is ZeaKal in?
ZeaKal’s primary industry is Other Agriculture.
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Is ZeaKal a private or public company?
ZeaKal is a Private company.
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What is ZeaKal’s current revenue?
The current revenue for ZeaKal is .
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How much funding has ZeaKal raised over time?
ZeaKal has raised $24.8M.
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Who are ZeaKal’s investors?
Larta Institute, The FSB Companies, Finistere Ventures, Middleland Capital, and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in ZeaKal.
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Who are ZeaKal’s competitors?
Kaiima, Bayer CropScience United States, Indigo Ag, Tropic (Horticulture), and Syngenta are some of the 8 competitors of ZeaKal.
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