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Ferment

Ferment

Santa Monica, Californiaferment.co

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.co

Investments

Ferment investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Index BiosystemsJan 2025Series ACo-investor
Alchemyca BiotechNov 2024SeedLead
Zenso LabsMay 2023Pre SeedCo-investor
BiomEditFeb 2023Series ACo-investor
BiomEditApr 2022Series ACo-investor

Key People

Jason Kakoyiannis

Managing Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSanta Monica, California
Year FoundedN/A

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