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Licensing microbial bioprocesses for sustainable chemicals
ZymoChem
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Licensing microbial bioprocesses for sustainable chemicals
Overview
ZymoChem develops microbial bioprocesses that convert renewable sugars into chemicals used in everyday consumer products. It licenses engineered microbial strains and accompanying bioprocess technologies to chemical manufacturers, generating revenue from licensing fees, royalties, and partnerships. Clients apply these licensed microbes in their own plants or through contract manufacturers, fermenting sugars to produce target chemicals with scale-up support from ZymoChem. Its approach centers on a licensing-based model and renewable-feedstock chemistry to provide sustainable, scalable alternatives to petrochemical production for the consumer-chemical market.
About ZymoChem
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$31.2M
Headquarters
San Leandro, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 19, 2025 lululemon collaboration validates demand for bio-based nylon supply chains.
- May 15, 2026 IHUT showed strong parent validation for BAYSE bio-SAP diapers.
- August 26, 2024 DoD awarded $1.57M, with potential follow-on contract above $100M.
What critics are saying
- BAYSE still depends on diaper adoption against entrenched Petro-SAP incumbents by 2027.
- Commercial scale remains CMO-dependent; any process failure delays inventory and customer shipments.
- The next financing round is existential if bio-based materials revenue lags scale-up costs.
What makes ZymoChem unique
- BAYSE launched July 9, 2024 as 100% bio-based, biodegradable SAP for diapers.
- February 2026 commercial-scale BAYSE ingredient production reached 45,000 liters with CMO partners.
- January 21, 2026 Agile BioFoundry partnership advances bio-adipic acid for bio-nylon 6,6.
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Funding
Total Funding
$31.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Relocation Assistance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%Agile BioFoundry, ZymoChem announce partnership to advance the bioeconomy. ZymoChem, the biotechnology leader dedicated to creating alternative materials for everyday products, announced a partnership with the Agile BioFoundry (ABF), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), to enhance development of its bioproducts. In collaboration with the ABF, a consortium of U.S. National Laboratories focused on advancing industrial biomanufacturing of fuels and chemicals, ZymoChem will enhance its research on bio-adipic acid, a critical precursor ingredient to manufacturing bio-nylon 6,6.
ZymoChem, based in San Leandro, California, was awarded $1.57 million to plan a bioproduction facility for biobased monomers used to fabricate military fabrics, tactical gear, parachute systems, aerospace materials, and other high-performance materials.
For instance, in July 2024, ZymoChem launched BAYSE, the super absorbent polymer that is ductile, completely bio-dependent, and biodegradable.
ZymoChem, a biotech company dedicated to creating sustainable materials for everyday products, announced the launch of Bayse, the world's first scalable, 100% bio-based, and biodegradable super absorbent polymer (SAP).
Addressing these concerns head-on, ZymoChem, based in San Leandro, California, has introduced the groundbreaking Carbon Conservation fermentation technology.
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About ZymoChem
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$31.2M
Headquarters
San Leandro, California
Founded
2013
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