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Calysta

Calysta

Private
Menlo Park, CaliforniaEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://calysta.com

Last Round

Series D

Extension

Sep 9, 2021

Total Funding Raised

$156M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Calysta operates in Energy & Sustainability and is based in Menlo Park, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series D Extension round in September 2021.

Calysta is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes sustainable, fermentation-based protein ingredients for the aquaculture, livestock, and pet food industries.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Biotechnology, Sustainable Materials, Clean Manufacturing, Carbon Capture

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Calysta Comparables

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Calysta Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series D ExtensionSep 9, 2021
StrategicJun 27, 2019
Series DMay 1, 2017
Series CFeb 2, 2016
GrantJan 12, 2016
Series B
Jan 22, 2015
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Alan Shaw

Co-Founder, President CEO, Board

Founding Team

Geoff Bryant

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Keysha Bailey

Chief Financial Officer

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Calysta Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Calysta investors
InvestorRounds
Municipal Employees' Retirement System of MichiganSeries D, Series C
TemasekSeries D
UK governmentGrant
Aqua-SparkSeries B, Series C, Series D, Series D Extension
Baruch Future VenturesSeries D
Bessemer TrustSeries C
Walden InternationalSeries C, Series B
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Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Nov 12, 2026

    Presented on cultured protein at the Petfood Extrusion and Nutrition conference.

  • Nov 20, 2025

    R&D labs and pilot plants in the US and UK have been closed.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • attends_eventNov 12, 2026

    Calysta, Inc. gives a presentation on “Functionality and Adoption of cultured protein in Petfood” at the Petfood Extrusion and Nutrition conference in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov 12th '26.

  • attends_eventNov 12, 2026

    Calysta, Inc. gives a presentation on the functionality and adoption of cultured protein in pet food during the Petfood Extrusion and Nutrition conference at Petfair South East Asia 2026 in Thailand on Nov 12th '26.

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Calysta Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Calysta's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Calysta a public or private company?

Calysta is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Calysta?

Calysta is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Calysta's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Calysta worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Calysta is not publicly available.

Can I buy Calysta stock?

Calysta shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Calysta's last funding round?

Calysta's most recent funding round was Series D Extension on September 9, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Calysta?

Key investors in Calysta include Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan, Walden International, Riverwood Capital, Pangaea Ventures, BP Ventures.

Will Calysta IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Calysta.

How can I track Calysta secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Calysta's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMenlo Park, California
Employee Range60
Year Founded2011
Last FundingSep 9, 2021

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