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Chromatin is a global agriculture technology company that develops and markets hybrid sorghum seeds for the agricultural industry. Read more

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Chromatin is a global agriculture technology company that develops and markets hybrid sorghum seeds for the agricultural industry. Read more

Daphne Preuss's photo - President & CEO of Chromatin

President & CEO

Daphne Preuss

CEO Approval Rating

70/100

Founded:

2001

Status:

PrivateSubsidiary of S&w Seed Co

SIC Code:

100 NAICS listing »

Est. Annual Revenue
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Sector
Agricultural Products
Headquarters

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The top 10 competitors in Chromatin's competitive set are S&w Seed Co, Forage Genetics International, LLC, Pacific Seed, Seedquest, Hancock Seed, Alforex, Legend Seeds, eMerge Genetics, Dairyland Seed. Michell Company and Stellar Distributing. Together they have raised over 126.7M between their estimated 1.4K employees. Chromatin's revenue is the ranked 9th among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 54.4M. Chromatin has 98 employees and is ranked 5th among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 110.

S&w Seed Co is a top competitor of Chromatin. S&w Seed Co is a Public company that was founded in 1980 in Longmont, Colorado. S&w Seed Co operates in the Agricultural Products industry. Compared to Chromatin, S&w Seed Co has 70 more employees.

Forage Genetics International, LLC is seen as one of Chromatin's biggest rivals. Forage Genetics International, LLC was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho. Forage Genetics International, LLC is in the Agricultural Products industry. Forage Genetics International, LLC generates $5M more revenue vs. Chromatin.

Pacific Seed is seen as one of Chromatin's top competitors. Pacific Seed was founded in Walnut Creek, California} in 1991. Pacific Seed competes in the Agricultural Products industry. Compared to Chromatin, Pacific Seed generates $15M more revenue.

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Acquisitions

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Jun 2016

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Majestic Semillas

Jan 2016

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undisclosed
Majestic Semillas is a producer and distributor of sorghum seeds.

These are all the companies that Chromatin has acquired. Chromatin has acquired 2 companies and its latest acquisition was in Jun 2016.

Chromatin Funding History

$12M$35.5M$60.1M$73.8M

Since Chromatin was founded in 2001, it has participated in 6 rounds of funding. In total Chromatin has raised $73.8M. Chromatin's last funding round was on May 2017 for a total of $13.7M

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FUNDING DATE

AMOUNT

INVESTORS

Equity
May 2017
$13.7M

Venture Investors LLC

Equity
Dec 2014
$12M
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Debt
Jul 2014
$12.5M
Series E
Jan 2014
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Equity
Nov 2013
$23.6M

Total Funding: $73.8M

Since Chromatin was founded in 2001, it has participated in 6 rounds of funding. In total Chromatin has raised $73.8M. Chromatin's last funding round was on May 2017 for a total of $13.7M

Investments

No recent investments found related to Chromatin

These are all the companies that Chromatin has invested in. Chromatin has invested 2 companies and its latest investment was in Jun 2016.

Chromatin News

September 7, 2018Feed and Grain

S&W Seed Company Enters Stalking Horse Bid for Chromatin Sorghum Assets

MFP Partners and S&W enter securities purchase agreement to fund potential asset purchase... See more »
August 3, 2018BioPortfolio

Chromatin Inc Mergers Acquisitions MA Partnerships Alliances and Investment Report Report Updated 30032018 Prices from USD $350

Chromatin Inc Mergers Acquisitions MA Partnerships Alliances and Investment ReportSummaryMarketline's... See more »
May 10, 2017World-Grain

Chromatin acquires Nidera Seeds' global sorghum portfolio

Acquired products considered welladapted to the South American sorghum market... See more »
May 9, 2017sec.gov

Chromatin Inc Received $13.7M in Equity Funding

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November 10, 2016MFRTech

Dow AgroSciences and Chromatin Announce Exclusive Commercial License Agreement for Unique Sorghum Genetics

INDIANAPOLIS & CHICAGO--Chromatin Inc., an agriculture technology company, has signed an exclusive li... See more »
August 3, 2016AgWired

Chromatin Advancing Sorghum Seed Technology

Chromatin Inc., a sorghum breeding and improvement company based out of Chicago, made an appearance a... See more »
June 24, 2016FinSMEs

Agtech Company Chromatin Buys Sorghum Seed Supplier Kirkland Seed

Agriculture technology company Chromatin acquired...... See more »

Chromatin Press Releases

February 16, 2016Business Wire

Chromatin Acquires Sorghum Seed Distributor Majestic Semillas

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chromatin, Inc., a global agriculture technology company focused on sorghum... See more »
April 16, 2015BUSINESS WIRE

Sorghum Partners® Announces Sugarcane Aphid Integrated Pest Management Program

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sorghum Partners®, a Chromatin, Inc. brand, today announced a Sugarcane Aph... See more »
April 9, 2015PR NEWSWIRE

Profiles of 51 Companies Including Many Key and Niche Players

DUBLIN, Apr. 08, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research... See more »
March 18, 2015PR NEWSWIRE

Global Synthetic Biology Industry

NEW YORK, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Synthetic Bio... See more »
March 18, 2015BUSINESS WIRE

Chromatin Sorghum Hybrids Produce Fivefold Yield Increase in East Africa

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chromatin, Inc., an agriculture technology company, announced today that it... See more »
February 26, 2015BUSINESS WIRE

Chromatin, Inc. Expands Its Executive Team

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chromatin, Inc., a leading agriculture technology company, today announced ... See more »
February 19, 2015BUSINESS WIRE

Sorghum Partners® Brings Market Leading Hybrids to North Carolina

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sorghum Partners® announced today that three of its products-SP7868, X715 (... See more »

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10 S La Salle St Suite 2100

Chicago, Illinois60603

312-292-5400

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Chromatin is a global agriculture technology company that develops and markets hybrid sorghum seeds for the agricultural industry. Chromatin was founded in 2001. Chromatin's headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA 60603. It has raised 73.8M ...

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Chromatin's President & CEO, Daphne Preuss, currently has an approval rating of 70%. Chromatin's primary competitors are S&w Seed Co, Forage Genetics International, LLC & Pacific Seed.

Website

chromatininc.com

Frequently Asked Questions about Chromatin

  1. When was Chromatin founded?

    Chromatin was founded in 2001

  2. Who is Chromatin's CEO?

    Chromatin's CEO is Daphne Preuss

  3. How much revenue does Chromatin generate?

    Chromatin generates $15M in revenue

  4. How much funding does Chromatin have?

    Chromatin has historically raised $73.8M in funding

  1. Where is Chromatin's headquarters?

    Chromatin's headquarters is in Chicago Illinois, USA

  2. How many employees does Chromatin have?

    Chromatin has 98 employees

  3. What sector does Chromatin operate in?

    Chromatin is in Agricultural Products

  4. Who are Chromatin's competitors?

    Chromatin's top competitors are S&w Seed Co, Forage Genetics International, LLC, Pacific Seed
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