# ZBiotics: Research, San Francisco, United States > ZBiotics: ZBiotics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in genetically engineered probiotic drinks aimed at... Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/zbiotics (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) United States · [Research startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies) # ZBiotics ZBiotics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in genetically engineered probiotic drinks aimed at enhancing consumer wellness. Funding reported Last round: Series A Research San Francisco, United States Company summary - **Founded:** 2016 10 years old - **Team:** 65 51 to 200 people - **Funding reported:** $14M in dollars - **Last round:** Series A Aug 2024 How sure we are - ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does - 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise - 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round No round for ZBiotics has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology) ## About ZBiotics ZBiotics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in genetically engineered probiotic drinks aimed at enhancing consumer wellness. The company focuses on developing products that help individuals manage the effects of alcohol consumption and dietary sugar. ZBiotics is known for creating the world’s first genetically engineered probiotic, utilizing patented technology to improve daily living. The core products include a pre-alcohol drink designed to break down acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, and a sugar-to-fiber drink mix that converts sugar into a beneficial prebiotic fiber called levan. ZBiotics also offers product bundles, such as the All-Day Performance Pack, to cater to health-conscious adults, including social drinkers and busy professionals. The company emphasizes a science-driven approach to wellness, positioning itself as a leader in innovative probiotic solutions. ## What company datasets say ZBiotics raised Funding, as reported Reported in all **$14M** in dollars Last round **Series A** Last round size **$12M** Last round date **Aug 2024** Investors listed **3** SEC Form D **$28M sold, 2 filings, last Apr 2024** Y Combinator **W18** ## Founders and team From ZBiotics's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 1 founder, 18 on the team. **Stephen Donald Lamb** COO, Co-founder *Named on its 2024 Form D* - **Kat Townsend** Chief of Marketing - **Louise Qi** Chief of Staff - **Michael Mullaney** VP of Supply Chain - **Alicia Tabug** Customer Care and Community Manager - **Allie Hoerster** Brand Marketing Manager - **Anna Lamb** Senior Manager, Growth Marketing and Innovation - **Jaime Newsome** Ecommerce Customer Experience Manager - **Katia Tamer** Director of Brand and Product Marketing - **Laura Sawvell** Procurement Manager - **Max Velasco Knott** Senior Retail Program Manager - **Melissa Hines** Senior Director of People Operations - **Michael Richardson** Creative Director - **Nasreen Hosein** Growth Marketing Manager - **Nicole Shahin** Senior Manager of Customer Experience - **Savannah Hagenbaugh** Senior Director of Quality - **Somya Mathur** Senior Data & Analytics Manager - **Todd Jones** Senior Director of Omnichannel Strategy - **Zachary Donald Abbott** Executive Officer, Director i On the board, as filed i *Adam Donald Ramada* ## On 12 portfolio pages Investors who name them - [Babel Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/babel-ventures) - [Siddhi Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/siddhi-capital) - [Able Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/able-partners) - [Astō Consumer Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/asto-consumer-partners) - [Champion Hill Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/champion-hill-ventures) - [Finches, LLC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/finches-llc) - [Innovation Global Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/innovation-global-capital) - [Pure Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/pure-ventures) - [HyperGuap](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hyperguap) - [Ocampo Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ocampo-capital) - [Goat Rodeo Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/goat-rodeo-capital) - [Oak Ridge Ventures, LLC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/oak-ridge-ventures-llc) Each firm lists ZBiotics on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source. ## The company, in detail What they build Known for biotechnology research Built with from their website Amazon Pay for Business Google Tag Manager dbt Paypal Tailwind CSS Google Ads Clarity SDM Klaviyo Fivetran YouTube +8 more Google Workspace CloudFlare Max Mega Menu Viewport Meta LinkedIn Ads Google Cloud BigQuery Rebuy Hubspot - **Sector:** Research - **Industry code:** NAICS 541714, 312111, SIC 2836, 2086 - **Region:** California ## Research in United States Startups like it - [**OpenAI** San Francisco · founded 2011 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/openai) - [**Retro Biosciences** Redwood City · founded 2021 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/retro-biosciences) - [**NewLimit** South San Francisco · founded 2022 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/newlimit) - [**Pathos** New York · founded 2022 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/pathos) - [**Colossal Biosciences** Dallas · founded 2021 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/colossal-biosciences) - [**Oratomic** South Pasadena *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/oratomic) - [**Beeline Medicines** Stamford · founded 2025 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/beeline-medicines) - [**Element Biosciences** San Diego · founded 2017 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/element-biosciences) ## Is this your company? 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