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Benson Hill
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Benson Hill

Benson Hill

Public

Benson Hill: Innovating sustainable, tasty, and healthy food and ingredients from plant to plate.

HQ
St. Louis, MO, US
Founded
2012
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Benson Hill, based in St. Louis, Missouri, aims to revolutionize the food and drink industry by leveraging nature’s genetic diversity to create healthier, great-tasting, and sustainable food and ingredient options. The company focuses on making these innovations widely accessible from plant to plate. Their core mission is to empower innovators in the food sector, ensuring that the products they develop are both nutritious and environmentally friendly.

Under the leadership of CEO Deanie Elsner and a robust executive team, Benson Hill has made significant strides in its field. The company has transitioned to a licensing model, which has improved its financial profile. Notable figures include Jason Bull as Chief Technology Officer and Dan Cosgrove as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. Benson Hill continues to validate the benefits of its proprietary technologies, solidifying its impact on sustainable food production.

Benson Hill - Quick Facts

When was Benson Hill founded?

Benson Hill was founded in 2012.

Where is Benson Hill's headquarters located?

Benson Hill's headquarters is located in St. Louis, MO, US.

When was Benson Hill's last funding round?

Benson Hill's most recent funding round was for $85M (USD) in March 2022.

How much has Benson Hill raised to-date?

As of Mar 28, 2022, Benson Hill has raised a total of $592.7M (USD).

How many employees does Benson Hill have?

Benson Hill has 331 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Benson Hill - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Licensing
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Food
  • Ingredients
Tags
  • AgTech
  • Biotech
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
ISIC
  • 7210Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SIC
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research