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Tierra Biosciences
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Tierra Biosciences

Tierra Biosciences

Tierra Biosciences, a synthetic biology firm, simplifies custom protein ordering and accelerates bio-based material discovery.

HQ
San Leandro, CA, US
Founded
2015
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Tierra Biosciences, founded with the mission to accelerate the pace of discovery in synthetic biology, focuses on enabling the next generation of bio-based materials. Their flagship product, the Tierra Protein Platform, integrates high-throughput protein manufacturing with an easy-to-use e-commerce interface, simplifying the process of ordering custom proteins. This innovation lowers the barriers traditionally associated with protein synthesis, catering to scientists and researchers aiming to develop novel proteins for various applications.

Notable affiliations include a collaboration with Salesforce, which was highlighted in a publication by Nature. Tierra Biosciences is led by a team of protein experts dedicated to advancing synthetic biology. Their key achievements include streamlining the custom protein ordering process and contributing significantly to fields such as biopharma, antibody engineering, and metabolic engineering. The company's impact is evident in its facilitation of groundbreaking research and development in bio-based materials and synthetic biology.

Tierra Biosciences - Quick Facts

When was Tierra Biosciences founded?

Tierra Biosciences was founded in 2015.

Where is Tierra Biosciences' headquarters located?

Tierra Biosciences' headquarters is located in San Leandro, CA, US.

When was Tierra Biosciences' last funding round?

Tierra Biosciences' most recent funding round was for $17.6M (USD) in September 2023.

How much has Tierra Biosciences raised to-date?

As of Sep 22, 2023, Tierra Biosciences has raised a total of $25.2M (USD).

How many employees does Tierra Biosciences have?

Tierra Biosciences has 35 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Tierra Biosciences - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Biotech
  • Synthetic Biology
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Custom Proteins
Tags
  • API
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software