Calysta
PrivateLast 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
Historical Pricing
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Calysta Comparables
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Calysta Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D Extension | Sep 9, 2021 | ||||
| Strategic | Jun 27, 2019 | ||||
| Series D | May 1, 2017 | ||||
| Series C | Feb 2, 2016 | ||||
| Grant | Jan 12, 2016 | ||||
Series B | Jan 22, 2015 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Calysta Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan | Series D, Series C |
| Temasek | Series D |
| UK government | Grant |
| Aqua-Spark | Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D Extension |
| Baruch Future Ventures | Series D |
| Bessemer Trust | Series C |
| Walden International | Series C, Series B |
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Market signals
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- 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.