What is Calysta?
Headquartered in California, Calysta is a biotechnology leader focused on the development and manufacture of sustainable protein ingredients. By leveraging advanced fermentation technology, the company produces high-quality feed components that mitigate the environmental impact of traditional agriculture. This market position is bolstered by a strategic focus on the aquaculture and animal feed industries, where the demand for sustainable, high-protein alternatives is rapidly accelerating. Calysta’s ability to integrate its technology into existing supply chains has made it a critical player in the global effort to feed a growing 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 Aqua-Spark, Riverwood Capital, Pangaea Ventures, and Walden
Series C (2016): $30M supported by Cargill and Mitsui & Co.
Series D (2017): $79M featuring Temasek, Walden International, MITSUI & CO LTD, Adisseo, WTI, BP Ventures, Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan, Aqua-Spark, Pangaea Ventures, and Cargill
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 LTD
A global trading and investment company operating in more than 60 countries, leveraging its geographic reach and cross-industry expertise to create long-term sustainable value.
Aqua-Spark
A global investment fund focused on sustainable aquaculture, supporting innovative solutions in fish farming, feed production, and aquaculture technology.
What's next for Calysta?
Looking ahead, Calysta is positioned to leverage its recent capital to expand its commercial footprint and optimize its manufacturing capabilities. The company's strategic roadmap involves deepening its partnerships with global industrial players to ensure the widespread adoption of its protein ingredients. As the firm moves beyond the scaling phase, the focus will likely shift toward operational efficiency and the exploration of new market applications for its fermentation platform. With a strong foundation of institutional support, Calysta is well-equipped to lead the industrial transformation of the food and feed sectors, aligning its growth with global sustainability mandates.
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