Pivot Bio
Berkeley, United States · Biotechnology, Farming, Information Technology
Pivot Bio, one of the world's leading innovative agtech companies, delivers to farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility. Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company's products are a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture indust
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, United States
- Employees
- 330
- Industries
- Biotechnology, Farming, Information Technology
- Status
- Private
- Website
- pivotbio.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Pivot Bio
- : Pivot Bio Appoints Igor Gelemeev as Chief Financial Officer and Joe Olson as Chief Commercial Agronomist
- : Pivot Bio Appoints Laureen Thompson as Chief Human Resources Officer
- : Pivot Bio Partners with Hefty Seed Company to Deliver PROVEN® 40 Nitrogen Solutions for Farmers
- : Pivot Bio Announces Distribution Partnership with Hefty Seed Company
- : Pivot Bio Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Commercial Officer
- : Pivot Bio Names Robert Houghton Chief Financial Officer
- : Pivot Bio Names Chris Abbott CEO; Announces FY2023 Results and Expansion of U.S. Operations
- : Pivot Bio Raises $430 Million To Replace Synthetic Fertilizers In Agriculture
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Pivot Bio funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Funding Round | $430.0M |
| Oct 2018 | Venture | $71.3M |
| Jan 2016 | Venture | $8.1M |
Leadership
- Dheeraj Mehta, Director
- Charles Rinzler, Director
- Roger Wyse, Director
- Matt Ocko, Director
- Alvin Tamsir, Executive Officer, Director
- Karsten Temme, Executive Officer, Director
- John Hamer, Director
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Employee benefit plans
Pivot Bio files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Pivot Bio in the news
- Pivot Bio is using microbial nitrogen to make agriculture more sustainable - MIT News (Feb 13, 2025)
- Pivot Bio PROVEN® G3 Results Show Higher Corn Yields - Farm Progress (Oct 01, 2025)
- More Proof. More Confidence. Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 Does It Again. - AgWeb (Feb 10, 2022)
- Pivot Bio to Honor 15 Under 20 Global Fields of Promise Fellows - Business Wire (Aug 03, 2026)
- Pivot Bio Launches New Retail Distribution Partnerships - PR Newswire (Dec 18, 2024)
- Pivot Bio Takes Year of One Million Thanks Buddy Seat Tour to Penn State Homecoming - Business Wire (Sep 24, 2026)
- Pivot Bio Appoints Melih Keyman to Board of Directors - PR Newswire (Dec 03, 2024)
- Pivot Bio Brings the Year of One Million Thanks Buddy Seat Tour to North and South Dakota, Highlighting Innovation, Farmer Leadership and the Future of Agriculture - Business Wire (Jul 24, 2026)
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About Pivot Bio: questions and answers
What does Pivot Bio do?
Pivot Bio, one of the world's leading innovative agtech companies, delivers to farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility. Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company's products are a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture indust
Where is Pivot Bio headquartered?
Pivot Bio is headquartered in Berkeley, United States.
How many employees does Pivot Bio have?
Pivot Bio has about 330 employees.
Has Pivot Bio raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Pivot Bio. The most recent, Funding Round of $430.0M, was in Jul 2021.
What is the latest news on Pivot Bio?
On Jun 09, 2026, Pivot Bio Appoints Igor Gelemeev as Chief Financial Officer and Joe Olson as Chief Commercial Agronomist
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy