COMPANY PROFILE · UPDATED 01 AUG 2026
Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotech company from the United States founded in 2009 by scientists from MIT and headed by Tom Knight. The company specializes in using genetic engineering to produce bacteria with industrial applications. Ginkgo…

Boston, MA · Emeryville, CA
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- Founded
- 2008
- Headcount
- 780
- Open roles
- 20
- Last raised
- IPO

LOCATIONS
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Ginkgo Bioworks offices
- Boston, MA27 Drydock Avenue 8th Floor
- Emeryville, CA
FUNDING
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TECH STACK
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OPEN ROLES
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LEADERSHIP
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