Switch Bioworks
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Jan 16, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$23.93M
Momentum
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Company Overview
Switch Bioworks operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in San Carlos, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in January 2025.
Switch Bioworks is a biotechnology company that engineers microbes to create sustainable biofertilizers, transforming them into mini-factories that produce fertilizers directly at plant roots.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Switch Bioworks Comparables
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Switch Bioworks Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Jan 16, 2025 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 5, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Jul 1, 2024 | ||||
| Pre Seed | May 25, 2022 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Switch Bioworks Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Astanor Ventures | Seed |
| Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment | Seed |
| Acre Venture Partners | Seed, Pre Seed |
| The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment | Seed |
| ACRE | Pre Seed |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Grant |
| Ag Ventures Alliance | Seed |
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Market signals
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- Jul 24, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 56% MoM.
- Aug 7, 2025
Tripled R&D footprint with move to San Carlos, CA.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- partners_withOct 20, 2026
Switch Bioworks, Inc. is working with Bayer AG on biological nitrogen-fixation products that use genetically engineered microbes to produce nitrogen on plant roots, with field trials underway across the U.S. Midwest.
- is_developingOct 19, 2026
Switch Bioworks, Inc. partners with Bayer on genetic switch technology for next-generation biofertilisers, initially targeting nitrogen fixation.
- is_developingOct 19, 2026
Switch Bioworks, Inc. plans to develop Nitrogen Fixation Solutions For Crops with Bayer, as reported on Oct 19th '26.
- is_developingOct 15, 2026
On Oct 15th '26, California-based Switch Bioworks, Inc. announces a research partnership with Bayer Crop Science to develop microbial fertilizers, initially focusing on nitrogen production for crops; field trials are underway at several Midwest locations.
- partners_withOct 13, 2026
Switch Bioworks, Inc. partners with Bayer AG on genetic switch technology to develop next-generation biologicals, with biological nitrogen fixation as an initial focus, in California on Oct 13th '26.
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Switch Bioworks Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Switch Bioworks a public or private company?
Switch Bioworks is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Switch Bioworks?
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How much is Switch Bioworks worth (valuation)?
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Can I buy Switch Bioworks stock?
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When was Switch Bioworks's last funding round?
Switch Bioworks's most recent funding round was Grant on January 16, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Switch Bioworks?
Key investors in Switch Bioworks include Acre Venture Partners, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Anthos Capital.
Will Switch Bioworks IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Switch Bioworks.
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