Zymochem

ZymoChem is a biotechnology company that manufactures bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value chemicals and polymers. The company's platform accelerates the transition to a real-zero economy by developing sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials across multiple industries including hygiene products, textiles, plastics, and coatings. Its flagship product, BAYSE, is the world's first scalable, 100% bio-based, and biodegradable super absorbent polymer designed to replace petroleum-based materials in the $145 billion global hygiene industry. BAYSE has been independently validated in home use tests, matching and often outperforming conventional petroleum-based diapers on key consumer metrics. ZymoChem has achieved commercial-scale production of key biopolymer ingredients and has partnered with lululemon on bio-based nylon development and with the Agile BioFoundry to advance the bioeconomy through U.S. national lab collaboration. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company has raised approximately $25.4 million in Series A funding led by Breakout Ventures, with participation from lululemon, Toyota Ventures, GS Futures, KdT Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, SOSV, and IndieBio.