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Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio

Private
Berkeley, CaliforniaHealthcare & Life Scienceshttps://www.pivotbio.com/

Last Round

Series D

Jul 19, 2021

Est. Valuation

$2B

Total Funding Raised

$616.85M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Pivot Bio is an agricultural biotechnology company that develops microbial nitrogen fertilizers to replace synthetic alternatives, allowing farmers to cultivate crops that naturally capture atmospheric nitrogen, thereby lowering farming costs and promoting environmental sustainability.

Sector

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Verticals

Biotechnology, Environmental Monitoring

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Data as a Service, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

microbial fertilizernitrogen-fixing microbesbiological fertilizeragtechsynthetic fertilizer alternativesustainable agriculturebiofertilizerrow crop farmingnitrogen managementscope 3 emissionscarbon creditsagricultural biotechnologyclean fuel creditsprecision agricultureregenerative agriculture

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Pivot Bio Comparables

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Pivot Bio Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series DJul 19, 2021
Series CApr 30, 2020
Series BOct 2, 2018
Series AMar 24, 2016
SeedOct 30, 2014
Grant
Oct 1, 2011

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Chris Abbott

Chief Executive Officer, Board Member

Executive Team

Bob Houghton

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Pivot Bio Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Pivot Bio investors
InvestorRounds
RCMSeries D
Hercules CapitalSeries D
Bunge VenturesSeries D, Series C
TemasekSeries B, Series D, Series C
Codon CapitalSeries B, Series C
Prelude VenturesSeries A, Series D, Series C
Tekfen VenturesSeries D, Series C

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  • Aug 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 45% MoM, reaching 24.2K.

  • Apr 29, 2026

    Opened a new office in Hazelwood, Missouri.

Recent news

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  • attends_eventSep 1, 2026

    Pivot Bio attended event 2026 Farm Progress Show on Sep 1st '26.

  • closes_offices_inAug 28, 2026

    Pivot Bio closed offices in California, United States, Northern America, Americas on Jan 1st '26.

  • recognized_asJul 24, 2026

    Pivot Bio recognized as Best Inventions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Pivot Bio a public or private company?

Pivot Bio is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Pivot Bio?

Pivot Bio is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Pivot Bio worth (valuation)?

Pivot Bio's valuation is estimated at $2.0B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Pivot Bio stock?

Pivot Bio shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Pivot Bio's last funding round?

Pivot Bio's most recent funding round was Series D on July 19, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Pivot Bio?

Key investors in Pivot Bio include Temasek, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Foundation, Energy Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Discovery.

Will Pivot Bio IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Pivot Bio.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerkeley, California
Employee Range270
Year Founded2011
Last FundingJul 19, 2021

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