ZymoChem Inc

Berkeley, CA · Clean tech · Private

Biocatalysts and engineered microbes for carbon-efficient conversion of C1 feedstocks and biomass-derived substrates to platform fuels and chemical intermediates

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · zymochem.com

Sector: Clean tech
Headquarters: Berkeley, CA
Total capital: $4.1M

Federal grants: $4.1M; 10 awards · 2015–2021; Rank in peer group#1 of 21
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents: 5; 22 pending · first 2023; Rank in peer group#3 of 21

Capital timeline

Latest events

Aug 2021Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Development of Carbon-Conserving Biosynthetic Systems Co-Utilizing C1 and Biomass Derived Feedstocks$1.7M
Aug 2020Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Bioproduction of Super Absorbent Polymers$1.1M
Jul 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Bioproduction of super absorbent polymers. Topic/Sub Topic: 8B$200K
Apr 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Engineering carbon conserving microbes for production of industrial chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass-derived C5 sugars$225K
Jan 2018Federal grantNSF · Phase I · SBIR Phase I: A carbon conserving platform technology for the microbial production of medium chain fatty acids from crude glycerol$225K
Feb 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Carbon Conserving Microbial Pathway for the Production of Caprolactam from Renewable Feedstocks$230K
Feb 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · A carbon conserving biosynthetic pathway for the microbial production of fatty acids from glycerol rich waste streams$150K

Show 2 earlier federal awards

Jun 2015Federal grantAgriculture · Novel Pathway For The Synthesis Of 1-HEXANOL From Biomass-derived Sugars$100K
Feb 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Novel Adipic Acid Synthesis Pathway from Biomass-derived sugars and intermediates$150K

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Standing among 21 peers

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Clean tech · Molecule

Federal grants#1 · top 5%
Granted patents#3 · top 14%

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USPTO · 5 granted of 27

Feb 12, 2026PendingPurification TechnologiesUSPTOApplication 18996738
Jan 8, 2026PendingProduction Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesUSPTOApplication 19060587
May 29, 2025PendingBiodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofUSPTOApplication 18751833

Show all 27 patent records

Purification TechnologiesFeb 12, 2026 · Application 18996738Pending
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesJan 8, 2026 · Application 19060587Pending
Biodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofMay 29, 2025 · Application 18751833Pending
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesMar 25, 2025 · US 12,258,610Granted
Production Of 4,6-DIHYDROXY-2-OXO-HEXANOIC AcidOct 1, 2024 · US 12,104,160Granted
Biodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofAug 6, 2024 · US 12,053,758Granted
Biodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofAug 8, 2023 · US 11,717,805Granted
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesJul 4, 2023 · US 11,692,208Granted
High Yield Route For The Production Of 1, 6-HEXANEDIOLAug 13, 2020 · Application 16595252Pending
High Yield Route For The Production Of 1, 6-HEXANEDIOLFeb 16, 2017 · Application 15072140Pending
Biodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication 63030266Pending
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesApplication PCTUS2020029981Pending
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesApplication 62868824Pending
Production Of Chemicals From Renewable SourcesApplication 62838793Pending
A High Yield Route For The Production Of Compounds From Renewable SourcesApplication PCTUS2014056175Pending
High Yield Fermentation Route For The Production Of Adipic Acid, Glutaric Acid, 1,5-PENTANEDIOL, 1-HEXANOL And 6-AMINO-HEXANOIC Acid From Renewable SourcesApplication 61945715Pending
Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication PCTUS2025052143Pending
A High Yield Fermentation Route For The Production Of Adipic Acid, Glutaric Acid, 1,5-PENTANEDIOL, 1-HEXANOL And 6-AMINO-HEXANOIC Acid From Renewable SourcesApplication 61878996Pending
Absorbent Polymers And Methods TherofApplication PCTUS2025027827Pending
Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication PCTUS2025027829Pending
Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication 63710582Pending
Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication 63642567Pending
Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication 63642564Pending
Purification TechnologiesApplication PCTUS2023028279Pending
Purification TechnologiesApplication 63446783Pending
Purification TechnologiesApplication 63390947Pending
Biodegradable High-performance Absorbent Polymers And Methods ThereofApplication PCTUS2021034372Pending

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Regulatory activity · Clean tech

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09 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Redesignation and Maintenance Plan for the Partial St. Clair 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) NAAQS Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
02 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Delaware; 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Limited Maintenance Plan for the Philadelphia Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
02 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Oklahoma; Updates to the State Implementation Plan for New Source Review Permitting and General SIP ProvisionsEnvironmental Protection Agency
30 Jun 2026Epyrifenacil; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency
30 Jun 2026Fluoxapiprolin; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency
30 Jun 2026Chlormequat Chloride; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency

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Sources

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