Prolific Machines
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Extension
Oct 14, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$100.18M
Momentum
Top 1%
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Company Overview
Prolific Machines operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in Emeryville, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in August 2024.
Prolific Machines is a biotechnology company that develops a photomolecular biology platform to provide dynamic, light-based control over cellular functions for applications in biomanufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology, Biotech Equipment, Drug Discovery
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Revenue Share, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
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Prolific Machines Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B Extension | Oct 14, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Aug 14, 2024 | ||||
| Series B | Jun 6, 2024 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 14, 2022 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 14, 2022 | ||||
Pre Seed | Jun 1, 2020 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Prolific Machines Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Breyer Capital | Series A, Seed |
| Conti Ventures | Series B |
| Kraft Family Foundation | Seed |
| SALT | Series A, Seed |
| Purple Orange Ventures | Series A, Seed |
| Nant Capital, LLC | Series B Extension |
| FootPrint Coalition | Series B |
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Market signals
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- Oct 14, 2026
$50M round led by Nant Capital and Atoms & Bits.
- Jun 18, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 114% MoM, reaching 6.9K.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- integrates_withOct 22, 2026
Prolific Machines's illumination hardware integrates with Zylidac's existing bioreactors, supporting scale-up from early development through GMP production without new manufacturing infrastructure in California.
- receives_financingOct 20, 2026
Prolific Machines announces the initial closing of its $50M Series B2 financing led by Atoms & Bits and Nant Capital in California on Oct 14th '26, with funds supporting platform scale-up, team growth, technology development, and early tissue and organ fabrication work.
- is_developingOct 19, 2026
Prolific Machines develops novel biologics primarily through optogenetics, combining genetic engineering with light-based cell interactions, in California on Oct 19th '26'.
- hiresOct 19, 2026
As part of its financing, Prolific Machines adds Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D. to its Board of Directors in California on Oct 14th '26.
- hiresOct 14, 2026
Prolific Machines adds James Stewart and Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D. to its Board of Directors as part of its financing announcement in California on Oct 14th '26.
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Prolific Machines Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prolific Machines's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Prolific Machines a public or private company?
Prolific Machines is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Prolific Machines?
Prolific Machines is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Prolific Machines's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Prolific Machines worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Prolific Machines is not publicly available.
Can I buy Prolific Machines stock?
Prolific Machines shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Prolific Machines's last funding round?
Prolific Machines's most recent funding round was Series B Extension on October 14, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Prolific Machines?
Key investors in Prolific Machines include Nant Capital, LLC, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, IndieBio, Atoms & Bits, SOSV.
Will Prolific Machines IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Prolific Machines.
How can I track Prolific Machines secondary market activity?
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