Checkerspot
PrivateLast Round
Early Stage
VC
Jul 27, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$109.1M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Checkerspot operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in Alameda, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in February 2023.
Checkerspot is a biotechnology company that designs high-performance, sustainable materials and ingredients by utilizing precision fermentation of microalgae.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Sustainable Materials
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Data as a Service, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Checkerspot Comparables
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Checkerspot Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Stage VC | Jul 27, 2026 | ||||
| Series C | Feb 14, 2023 | ||||
| Series B | Aug 19, 2020 | ||||
| Series A | Apr 16, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Jun 20, 2018 | ||||
Accelerator | Jul 26, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Checkerspot Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Refactor Capital | Seed |
| Builders VC | Series B, Series A |
| Plug and Play Tech Center | Series A |
| Cavallo Ventures | Series B |
| ArrowMark Partners | Series C |
| Breakout Ventures | Series B, Series A |
| Viking Global Investors | Series A, Seed, Series B |
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Market signals
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- Aug 22, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 222% MoM, reaching 3.9K.
- Jul 27, 2026
Raised $27M in an early stage VC round.
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Checkerspot Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Checkerspot's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Checkerspot a public or private company?
Checkerspot is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Checkerspot?
Checkerspot is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Checkerspot's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Checkerspot worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Checkerspot is not publicly available.
Can I buy Checkerspot stock?
Checkerspot shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Checkerspot's last funding round?
Checkerspot's most recent funding round was Early Stage VC on July 27, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Checkerspot?
Key investors in Checkerspot include Builders VC, ArrowMark Partners, Viking Global Investors, KdT Ventures, Illumina Accelerator.
Will Checkerspot IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Checkerspot.
How can I track Checkerspot secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Checkerspot's shares on secondary markets.