When was Calyx founded?

Calyx was founded in 2014 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

Where is Calyx located?

Calyx is headquartered in Berkeley, United States.

Who is the current CEO of Calyx?

Po-Jui Chiu of Calyx. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Calyx have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Calyx is 58.

Is Calyx a funded company?

Calyx is a funded company, having raised a total of $250K across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jul 01, 2015.

When was the latest funding round of Calyx?

Calyx's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Feb 05, 2021, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Sensors. In United States, the Sensors sector has seen $136M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Calyx rank among its competitors?

Calyx ranks 4th amongst 235 active competitors, of which 30 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was FaradaIC, which secured an undisclosed amount in Apr, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Calyx?

Calyx's top competitors include Nevada Nano, C2Sense and Sense Air. Among them, FaradaIC secured the most recent funding round in April, 2025.

Calyx - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Manufacturer of AI-powered multi-gas detection systems. Its product portfolio includes phage-based gas sensors, evolution kits, and aroma analyzers that use an AI-based aroma library to sense complex gases based on their aroma. It comprises protein-based bio-chemical transmitters that can resist heat and strong chemical substances. It has applications in the agricultural, cosmetics, food and beverage, aviation, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2014

Location

Berkeley, United States

Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$250K in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Feb 05, 2021, $*****

Investors

IndieBio & 9 more

Ranked

4^th among 235 active competitors

Employee Count

58 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Nevada Nano & 270 more

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Calyx has raised a total funding of $250K over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jul 01, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Feb 05, 2021 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Calyx has 10 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Calyx:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 05, 2021	5660396	Grant (prize money)	5243928	2458485	4985539	4439799
Apr 01, 2017	5788204	Grant (prize money)	3954069	5731078	5505073	HHS
Mar 14, 2016	5507903	Seed	8641321	9549736	IndieBio	1397318

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The founders of Calyx are Po-Jui Chiu and Benson Fan. Po-Jui Chiu is the CEO of Calyx.

Here are the details of Calyx's key team members:

Po-Jui Chiu: Co-Founder & CEO of Calyx and founder of 1 other company.
Benson Fan: Co-Founder of Calyx and founder of 1 other company.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Calyx's employee count trend

Calyx has 58 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Calyx's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Calyx include Nevada Nano, C2Sense and Sense Air. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Calyx, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Nevada Nano 2004, Sparks (United States), Series C	Innovating gas sensing solutions for safety, climate, and industrial applications	$53.5M	Honeywell, Emerson & 3 others	48/100
2nd	C2Sense 2013, Cambridge (United States), Series B	Provider of gas sensing technology across the food value chain	$11.9M	Engine Ventures, Propel(x) & 13 others	47/100
3rd	Sense Air 1989, Delsbo (Sweden), Public	Develops sensing devices for CO2 sensing and control	-	Vinnova, Inlands Innovation & 3 others	47/100
4th	Calyx 2014, Berkeley (United States), Seed	Manufacturer of AI-powered multi-gas detection systems	$250K	Plug and Play Tech Center, California Innovation Fund ... & 8 others	45/100
5th	Senscient 2004, Poole (United Kingdom), Acquired	Develops sensors for industrial gas detection	$21.4M	Lime Rock Partners, Yellowstone Capital Partners ... & 5 others	44/100
6th	FaradaIC 2021, Berlin (Germany), Series A	Manufacturer of sensor chips for gas sensing	$4.93M	Alchemist Accelerator, European Innovation Council ... & 1 others	44/100
7th	Sorex Sensors 2016, Cambridge (United Kingdom), Series A	Developer and manufacturer of MEMS mass sensors	$2.66M	CamVision Technology Ltd., Cambridge Angels ... & 10 others	43/100
8th	RAE Systems 1991, San Jose (United States), Acquired	Global leader: automation, aviation, energy transition, and industrial solutions	-	-	42/100
9th	Mirico 2015, Didcot (United Kingdom), Series A	Developer of methane gas sensing systems	$10.9M	Shell, Longwall Venture Partners & 17 others	42/100
10th	ChemDAQ 1996, Pittsburgh (United States), Early Stage	Gas detection solutions for safer workplaces, reducing risk, and next-level protection	$120K	Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse	42/100