Zymergen Overview
- Year Founded
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2013

- Status
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Out of Business
- Employees
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507

- Latest Deal Type
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Bankr. Admin/Reorg
Zymergen General Information
Description
Developer of microbe-based diversified inputs and technology intended for agricultural and industrial applications. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing bio-based breakthrough products that deliver value to customers in a broad range of industries with a combination of biology, chemistry, software, and automation, helping companies to design and create new materials.
Contact Information
Website
www.zymergen.comCorporate Office
- 5959 Horton Street
- Floor 7
- Emeryville, CA 94608
- United States
Corporate Office
- 5959 Horton Street
- Floor 7
- Emeryville, CA 94608
- United States
Zymergen Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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13. Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | 03-Oct-2023 | Completed | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | |||
12. Merger/Acquisition | 19-Oct-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
11. IPO | 22-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
10. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 29-Jul-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
9. Debt - General | 01-Jan-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 13-Dec-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. Secondary Transaction - Private | 29-Nov-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 29-Nov-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 07-Oct-2016 | $130M | $174M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 04-Jun-2015 | $36.6M | $43.6M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Zymergen Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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Series D | ||||||||
Series C | ||||||||
Series B | ||||||||
Series A1 | 26,158,833 | $0.001000 | $0.02 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 1x | $0.25 | 9.5% |
Series A | 21,998,250 | $0.001000 | $0.13 | $1.66 | $1.66 | 1x | $1.66 | 7.99% |
Zymergen Comparisons
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Zymergen Competitors (5)
One of Zymergen’s 5 competitors is Ingenza, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Roslin, United Kingdom.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Ingenza | Venture Capital-Backed | Roslin, United Kingdom | ||||
Arzeda | Venture Capital-Backed | Seattle, WA | ||||
BioTork | Venture Capital-Backed | Gainesville, FL | ||||
Twist Bioscience | Formerly VC-backed | South San Francisco, CA | ||||
Illumina | Formerly VC-backed | San Diego, CA |
Zymergen Patents
Zymergen Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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JP-2024017216-A | Polyimide film | Pending | 27-Jul-2022 | ||
JP-2023177577-A | Agent containing asymmetric diamine, resin and use of the same | Pending | 02-Jun-2022 | ||
JP-2023083147-A | Film and polyimide-based resin | Pending | 03-Dec-2021 | ||
JP-2023083146-A | Method for producing polyimide-based resin | Pending | 03-Dec-2021 | ||
US-20250129221-A1 | Cadaverine-based polyimides | Pending | 01-Oct-2021 | C08J5/18 |
Zymergen Signals
Zymergen Acquisitions (3)
Zymergen’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Lodo Therapeutics for . The deal was made on 16-May-2021.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Lodo Therapeutics | 16-May-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Discovery Tools (Healthcare) | ||
enEvolv | 19-Mar-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Biotechnology | ||
Radiant Genomics | 08-Jan-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services |
Zymergen ESG
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Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Zymergen FAQs
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When was Zymergen founded?
Zymergen was founded in 2013.
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Where is Zymergen headquartered?
Zymergen is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.
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What is the size of Zymergen?
Zymergen has 507 total employees.
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What industry is Zymergen in?
Zymergen’s primary industry is Biotechnology.
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Is Zymergen a private or public company?
Zymergen is a Private company.
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What is Zymergen’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Zymergen is
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How much funding has Zymergen raised over time?
Zymergen has raised $1.57B.
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Who are Zymergen’s competitors?
Ingenza, Arzeda, BioTork, Twist Bioscience, and Illumina are competitors of Zymergen.
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