Ferment
Overview
A venture studio founded in 2021 that builds and invests in companies using advanced biotechnology and cell programming to solve problems across various sectors, including energy, materials, agriculture, health, and personal care. It operates as a company creation studio, partnering with corporate strategics and entrepreneurs, and is closely associated with Ginkgo Bioworks, often utilizing its platform for portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
ferment.coInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index Biosystems | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Alchemyca Biotech | Nov 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Zenso Labs | May 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| BiomEdit | Feb 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jason Kakoyiannis
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ferment based?
Ferment is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, United States.
When was Ferment founded?
Founding year information for Ferment is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Ferment have?
Ferment has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ferment's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Index Biosystems, Alchemyca Biotech, Zenso Labs, BiomEdit, BiomEdit.
What was Ferment's most recent investment?
Ferment's most recent investment on Caplight was in Index Biosystems in 2025.
What sectors does Ferment focus on?
Ferment focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Ferment focus on?
Ferment typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ferment's AUM?
Ferment's assets under management are estimated between $20.0M and $20.0M.