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

Who backs Checkerspot?

19 investors
InvestorType
Plug and Play Tech Center—
Viking Global InvestorsAsset manager
United States Department of AgricultureOther
Builders VCVenture capital
Refactor CapitalVenture capital
Socium VenturesVenture capital
Baruch Future VenturesFamily office
Cavallo VenturesOther
Cox EnterprisesOther
ArrowMark PartnersAsset manager
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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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