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Checkerspot, Inc.
Checkerspot, Inc. is a for-profit active company specializing in innovation through biotechnology, such as healthy fats and oils from fermentation and bio-based cosmetic ingredients.
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Checkerspot, Inc. at a glance
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round raised $27.4M in July 2026. Xcout tracks 11 named people at Checkerspot, Inc., including John Krzywicki (CEO).
Checkerspot, Inc. leadership
- John KrzywickiCEO
- Layla WardCFO
- Casey LippmeierCTO
- Leon ParkerSVP, Molecular Biology
- Walter RakitskySVP, Strategic Development
- Chris RandallVP, Corporate Marketing
5 more named people on record for Checkerspot, Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Checkerspot, Inc. funding rounds
The 5 most recent:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Form D filing | $27.4M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $7.6M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $40M | — | |
| Series B | $36M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $32.9M | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Recent Checkerspot, Inc. news
- FundingPrivate placement (Form D)
Investors
Checkerspot, Inc. competitors
A few of Checkerspot, Inc.'s closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
Manus Bio Inc. uses industrial fermentation and bio-manufacturing technology to produce natural ingredients as alternatives to petroleum-derived and scarce products.
ChemT Biotechnology is an early-stage biotechnology research company headquartered in Singapore that develops commercial products and advanced bio-based solutions.
Amyris, Inc. is a vertically integrated biomanufacturing company that converts plant sugars into hydrocarbon molecules, specialty ingredients, and consumer products using precision fermentation.
OneSkin, Inc. is a for-profit biotechnology and cosmetics company operating in the beauty, health care, and personal care sectors. Recognized on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies List in 2024, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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More on Checkerspot, Inc. in Xcout Intel
- 11 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 6 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access