What is Calysta?
Headquartered in California, Calysta specializes in the development and manufacture of high-quality protein ingredients derived from novel, sustainable sources. By leveraging proprietary biotechnology, the company aims to decouple protein production from traditional agricultural constraints, thereby reducing the environmental footprint of the global food supply chain. Calysta occupies a unique position at the intersection of industrial biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture, providing scalable solutions that address the nutritional needs of a growing global population without further depleting natural resources.
How much funding has Calysta raised?
Calysta has raised a total of $152M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$3M
Series B
$10M
Series C
$30M
Series D
$79M
Corporate Investment
$30M
Series A (2013): $3M with participation from Pangaea Ventures
Series B (2015): $10M led by Pangaea Ventures, Aqua-Spark, Walden, and Riverwood Capital
Series C (2016): $30M supported by Cargill and Mitsui & Co.
Series D (2017): $79M featuring Walden International, Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan, Pangaea Ventures, Temasek, WTI, Aqua-Spark, Adisseo, Mitsui & Co., Cargill, and BP Ventures
Corporate Investment (2019): $30M backed by BP Ventures
Key Investors in Calysta
Pangaea Ventures
A leading venture capital firm specializing in hard tech, focusing on investments in start-up companies that utilize advancements in materials, chemistry, and biology to tackle significant global challenges.
Mitsui & Co.
A global trading and investment company operating in more than 60 countries with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries, focusing on sustainable value creation.
BP Ventures
The venture capital arm of a global energy leader, focusing on investments in technology and innovation that support the transition to a lower-carbon future.
What's next for Calysta?
Following its recent strategic financing, Calysta is well-positioned to accelerate the commercial deployment of its protein manufacturing platforms. The company is expected to focus on expanding its production capacity and deepening its integration within the global feed and food supply chains. By maintaining strong partnerships with industry leaders in energy and agriculture, Calysta is poised to drive further industrial transformation, ensuring that its sustainable protein solutions achieve widespread adoption and long-term economic viability in an increasingly resource-constrained market.
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