Checkerspot

Biotechnology · Alameda, CA · Founded 2016 · Privately Held (backing)

Developer of a biotechnology platform intended to engineer fats and oils through precision fermentation to create functional lipids that support nutritional needs across all life stages. Checkerspot is based in Alameda, CA and was founded in 2016. Its last reported valuation was $347 million in Sep 2022. It has raised $157 million across 5 recorded rounds; the latest was a $7.6 million early-stage round in Nov 2025.

Last reported valuation
$347.0M
Oct 2026
Priced at
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Total raised
$157.0M
Last round
Early Stage VC
Nov 2025
How much has Checkerspot raised?
$157.0Macross 5 recorded rounds · May 2018 – Nov 2025

Most recently, Checkerspot raised $7.6M in its Early Stage VC (Nov 2025).

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Checkerspot round by round

5 rounds
Nov 2025Early Stage VC$7.6MSEC filing▮
6 investors participated
Sep 2022Early Stage VC$40.0MSEC filing▮
5 investors participated
Aug 2020Early Stage VC (Series B)$36.0M▮
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Apr 2019Early Stage VC (Series A)$13.0M▮
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May 2018Seed Round$5.4M▮
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How much has Checkerspot raised?

Checkerspot has raised $157 million across 5 recorded rounds since 2018. The largest was a $7.6 million early-stage round in Nov 2025.

Checkerspot has filed 4 Form Ds with the SEC since 2018, most recently in Dec 2025 ($7.6 million sold to 6 investors).

Checkerspot investors

19 investors are on record for Checkerspot, including Plug and Play Tech Center, Viking Global Investors, United States Department of Agriculture and Builders VC. By type, the record holds 3 venture capital firms and 2 family offices. The early-stage round in Nov 2025 drew 6 investors.

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Frequently asked about Checkerspot

How much has Checkerspot raised?
Checkerspot has raised $157.0M in total across 5 recorded funding rounds.
When was Checkerspot's last funding round?
Checkerspot's most recent recorded round was Early Stage VC in Nov 2025, raising $7.6M.