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Calysta, Inc.
Calysta, Inc. is a United States-based biotechnology company and world leader in cellular agriculture. The firm specializes in creating alternative proteins to support sustainable food systems.
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Calysta, Inc. at a glance
Calysta, Inc. is an alternative protein company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $95.2M across the 4 funding rounds on record, 3 of them with a disclosed amount. Its most recent funding round raised $45.2M in June 2019. Xcout tracks 2 named people at Calysta, Inc., including Lori Giver, Ph.D. (Chief Science and Sustainability Officer).
Calysta, Inc. leadership
- Lori Giver, Ph.D.Chief Science and Sustainability Officer
- Alan Shaw, Ph.D.President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Calysta, Inc. funding rounds
At least $95.2M raised across the 4 rounds on record (3 with a disclosed amount). Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Form D filing | $45.2M | — | |
| Series D | $40M | 4 named | |
| Series B | $10M | 1 named | |
| Series A | Undisclosed | — |
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Calysta, Inc. competitors
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More on Calysta, Inc. in Xcout Intel
- 2 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 4 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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